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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
Verb
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This joint venture bridges that gap — facilitating structured capital for creative talent who otherwise would not be able to bring their projects to life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Strong and Fudd both struggled in the first half of Sunday’s 70-52 victory at Dickies Arena, but Quinonez did everything for UConn until the superstars hit their stride, from securing defensive boards to knocking down 3-pointers to facilitating opportunities for her teammates.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Similarly to fossil fuel supply disruptions of the past, the Iran conflict is already accelerating interest in renewable energy, electric vehicles and energy independence.—
Brian Lee,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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These dynamics are accelerating structural change across the sector.—
Assef Shaikh,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Expediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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