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
In addition, the bill would raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive financing for renovations and codify a recovery program to help expedite funds to communities rebuilding after disaster.
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Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In addition, the bill would raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive financing for renovations and codify a recovery program to help expedite funds to communities rebuilding after disaster.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
This will give you peace of mind and also help out the gate agents and expedite boarding times.
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Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Tunheim approved the plea deal and expedited the sentencing.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
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Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
In addition, the bill would raise limits on the number of public housing units that can receive financing for renovations and codify a recovery program to help expedite funds to communities rebuilding after disaster.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
This will give you peace of mind and also help out the gate agents and expedite boarding times.
—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Tunheim approved the plea deal and expedited the sentencing.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for expedite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedite
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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Years of crippling sanctions have paralysed the economy as accelerating bouts of mass nationwide protests have been put down by security forces with increasing force — culminating in the killing of thousands of demonstrators in January.
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