as in facilitates
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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 expedites
Austin expedites permitting for builders providing heightened workplace protections.
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Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
The wrong one expedites his exit.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The program, which the city hopes to launch in Spring 2026, covers 100 percent of the base fees for living seawall permits and expedites the permitting process, said Marco Aguilera, the Fort Lauderdale chief waterways officer.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
This model not only expedites diagnosis and treatment but also safeguards continuity of care by keeping patients within their medical home.
—Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This status expedites the development and review process and may shorten the drug approval timeline.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Terri Gerstein, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
The wrong one expedites his exit.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The program, which the city hopes to launch in Spring 2026, covers 100 percent of the base fees for living seawall permits and expedites the permitting process, said Marco Aguilera, the Fort Lauderdale chief waterways officer.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
This model not only expedites diagnosis and treatment but also safeguards continuity of care by keeping patients within their medical home.
—Dr. Ara J. Baghdasarian, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This status expedites the development and review process and may shorten the drug approval timeline.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedites
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In response, the Brazilian government created a criminal classification that facilitates measures for the seizure of assets of individuals accused of terrorism, expands the possibility of temporary detention, and establishes penalties of up to 30 years in prison.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the International Atomic Energy Agency, an initiative of President Eisenhower, facilitates peaceful nuclear energy and discourages military pressures to get the weapon.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for flexible, decentralized power generation, the plants are designed to support renewable energy as the transition accelerates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Expedites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedites. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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