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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
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Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Expediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediting. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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