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
That way, when a role opens, recruiters can tap into this pool instead of starting a new search, potentially expediting the process.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Congressman Darren Soto, a Democrat who represents Orange and Osceola counties, said his office is now hearing from DACA recipients who want help expediting their renewal applications.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The candidates who participated in the forum often agreed, at least in concept, on a number of solutions for making housing affordable, expediting construction of new homes and providing insurance to homeowners.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
New technologies were expediting even the simplest tasks.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill aimed at expediting the pretrial release process.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 2 Mar. 2026
Stitt's proposal, as presented, could completely end the marijuana industry in Oklahoma, even as the federal government is expediting its own attempt to reschedule the drug.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
To address the issues, the report recommends expediting new power sources and approval processes, among other strategies.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, at least six federal prosecutors resigned in protest and others in Minnesota and Washington reportedly are expediting plans to quit.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Congressman Darren Soto, a Democrat who represents Orange and Osceola counties, said his office is now hearing from DACA recipients who want help expediting their renewal applications.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The candidates who participated in the forum often agreed, at least in concept, on a number of solutions for making housing affordable, expediting construction of new homes and providing insurance to homeowners.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
New technologies were expediting even the simplest tasks.
—Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill aimed at expediting the pretrial release process.
—Keaton Ross, Oklahoma Watch, 2 Mar. 2026
Stitt's proposal, as presented, could completely end the marijuana industry in Oklahoma, even as the federal government is expediting its own attempt to reschedule the drug.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Feb. 2026
To address the issues, the report recommends expediting new power sources and approval processes, among other strategies.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, at least six federal prosecutors resigned in protest and others in Minnesota and Washington reportedly are expediting plans to quit.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
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Additionally, 28 other individuals and entities tied to Kok’s network were sanctioned for allegedly facilitating fraud.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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These include efforts such as facilitating demand, supporting commitments and exploring policies—providing tools, such as Fashion for Good’s Fiber Club and T2T Recycled Materials Cohorts, to overcome barriers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That means it could get certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an ultralight aircraft by the end of this year, thereby accelerating Volocopter’s long-running efforts to get the VoloCity air taxi to market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is a quickly accelerating idea not beloved by tech companies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Expediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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