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
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
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E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
This model not only expedites diagnosis and treatment but also safeguards continuity of care by keeping patients within their medical home.
—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
E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
This model not only expedites diagnosis and treatment but also safeguards continuity of care by keeping patients within their medical home.
—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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Anu Adedoyin Adasolum is the co-founder and CEO of Sabi, which facilitates commodity exports by connecting African producers, global buyers, and essential commodities through traceability technology.—
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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This structural compatibility facilitates simultaneous quantum operations and permits smooth integration with current optical systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Continuous delivery accelerates the feedback loop between users and developers, allowing real-world data from ongoing projects to refine solver precision and stability.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Outdoor Alliance explains that public lands may remain open while being largely unstaffed, which accelerates wear on trails and facilities and raises the cost of repair once funding resumes.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Expedites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedites. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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