as in facilitating
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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 expediting
Assumes the Legislature will make various changes to statute aimed at expediting project delivery, reducing costs, facilitating financing, and increasing the agency’s flexibility.
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Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
In the below interview, Kelley and Anderson further break down the season one finale with Paul McCrane’s judge expediting the court proceedings, the fate of certain romantic relationships and areas to explore in season two.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani announced on Wednesday a slate of changes aimed at at expediting the construction and leasing process for affordable housing.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
For Murakami, this isn’t about the financial security of his next contract or expediting his team’s rebuild.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Those are the values SB 180 stripped in 2025 — a law that, under the guise of expediting hurricane recovery, suspends local comprehensive planning statewide for three years, reaching well beyond rebuilding, into stormwater management, environmental protection, and recouping the costs of growth.
—Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
An officer will take a photo that auto-populates the student’s information, expediting the entry process, a CBP spokesperson said.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
That way, when a role opens, recruiters can tap into this pool instead of starting a new search, potentially expediting the process.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
In the below interview, Kelley and Anderson further break down the season one finale with Paul McCrane’s judge expediting the court proceedings, the fate of certain romantic relationships and areas to explore in season two.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Mayor Mamdani announced on Wednesday a slate of changes aimed at at expediting the construction and leasing process for affordable housing.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
For Murakami, this isn’t about the financial security of his next contract or expediting his team’s rebuild.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Under that directive, the DOJ has been tasked with expediting review of these cases.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Those are the values SB 180 stripped in 2025 — a law that, under the guise of expediting hurricane recovery, suspends local comprehensive planning statewide for three years, reaching well beyond rebuilding, into stormwater management, environmental protection, and recouping the costs of growth.
—Haley Busch, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
An officer will take a photo that auto-populates the student’s information, expediting the entry process, a CBP spokesperson said.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
That way, when a role opens, recruiters can tap into this pool instead of starting a new search, potentially expediting the process.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
Verb
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Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education, programing, and community within the field.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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The question is how quickly our colleges and universities can move beyond facilitating conversation to equip the next generation with all of the skills and values necessary to carry our country forward for another 250 years.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Instead of retreating from global trade, many small and mid-sized companies are leaning in and even accelerating global expansion.—
Greg Hewitt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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As management teams navigate geopolitical turbulence, persistent inflation, and accelerating AI adoption, large companies are turning increasingly to partnerships with smaller firms — often through corporate venture arrangements.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Expediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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