EXPEDITED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

expedited

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Definition of expedited

past tense of expedite

as in facilitated

formal 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 expedited Tunheim approved the plea deal and expedited the sentencing. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026 That is one among many treatment options on the market, some of which the USDA has expedited access to amid the current concerns. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Democrats in Congress have questioned the legality of some of those efforts, including a program that offers drugmakers expedited reviews for innovative medicines. — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Indeed, part of Cuba’s transition to solar energy has already been expedited by assistance from foreign nations, including China and Brazil. — Luisa Blanco, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026 Indeed, part of Cuba’s transition to solar energy has already been expedited by assistance from foreign nations, including China and Brazil. — Isabella Elias, The Conversation, 22 May 2026 In December, the Sun Sentinel reported that Galbut’s Galleria project would get expedited approval thanks to the Live Local Act. — Amanda Rosa may 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 Co-winner the City of New Rochelle introduced a comprehensive zoning, permitting and public-private development structure that has expedited mixed-income housing development across the city. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 For the previous World Cup in Qatar, visitors expedited their entry by applying for a Hayya card, effectively a fan pass for World Cup ticket-holders that doubled up as the visa for the tournament. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 June 2026

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After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
The designation would have facilitated police sharing information about the case with media.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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