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
To address the issues, the report recommends expediting new power sources and approval processes, among other strategies.
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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
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, and increasing city revenue.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, find a way to get more goals in the team; whether through the January window or expediting Thierno Barry’s development.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Westerman, of Hot Springs, and Maine Democrat Jared Golden introduced the SPEED Act in late July with the intent of expediting environmental reviews and curtailing challenges that hinder project completion.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
This includes expediting proposals that clearly fall into the satellite licensing rules, allowing the FCC to focus on plans that deviate from the normal restrictions.
—PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Trump admin responds to 'Dilbert' creator's plea to 'help save my life' by expediting cancer treatment.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, city leaders agreed that scrapping the town hall was the solution to expediting the process.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, and increasing city revenue.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, find a way to get more goals in the team; whether through the January window or expediting Thierno Barry’s development.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Westerman, of Hot Springs, and Maine Democrat Jared Golden introduced the SPEED Act in late July with the intent of expediting environmental reviews and curtailing challenges that hinder project completion.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
This includes expediting proposals that clearly fall into the satellite licensing rules, allowing the FCC to focus on plans that deviate from the normal restrictions.
—PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Trump admin responds to 'Dilbert' creator's plea to 'help save my life' by expediting cancer treatment.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, city leaders agreed that scrapping the town hall was the solution to expediting the process.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
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State health officials have been encouraging vaccination, including through facilitating mobile health unit vaccination events, to try to contain the outbreak.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hamas will continue to adhere to all aspects of the agreement, including facilitating the work of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and ensuring its success.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Expediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediting. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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