as in to facilitate
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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 expedite
Per the report, this policy would not only expedite the depletion of the Trust Funds by two years but also largely favor wealthier, older individuals at the expense of younger and future generations.
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Claire Dickey, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Similarly, give vegetables enough direct sun to expedite leaf drying and maintain good vigor.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
This was a deal that could only be done thanks to a combination of Nurnberg expediting a buy option in the terms of the loan, and Brighton moving decisively amid competition from clubs across Europe.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The governor activated emergency protocols, including accelerated salt deliveries, and waived trucker hour limits to expedite road treatment.
—Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
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Claire Dickey, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Similarly, give vegetables enough direct sun to expedite leaf drying and maintain good vigor.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
This was a deal that could only be done thanks to a combination of Nurnberg expediting a buy option in the terms of the loan, and Brighton moving decisively amid competition from clubs across Europe.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The governor activated emergency protocols, including accelerated salt deliveries, and waived trucker hour limits to expedite road treatment.
—Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedite
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“Expedite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedite. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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