as in facilitates
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to cause (something) to happen faster
They've asked the judge to expedite the lawsuits. We'll do what we can to expedite the processing of your insurance claim.
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Recent Examples of expedites
This model not only expedites diagnosis and treatment but also safeguards continuity of care by keeping patients within their medical home.
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Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This status expedites the development and review process and may shorten the drug approval timeline.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This status expedites the development and review process and may shorten the drug approval timeline.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedites
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Holders are internationally recognized, especially within Commonwealth countries and the European Union—often via the EUR ING designation that facilitates cross-border practice among European nations.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Possessing both the hardware and the cloud platform also facilitates tighter integration, which could lead to efficiency improvements.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Coaching accelerates trust, sharpens skills, and keeps teams engaged even when separated by time zones and thousands of miles.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The missile’s low-G launch from the cannon avoids the need for hardened components, while a rocket motor accelerates it to low supersonic speeds.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Expedites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedites. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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