as in facilitating
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 expediting
To address the issues, the report recommends expediting new power sources and approval processes, among other strategies.
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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
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, and increasing city revenue.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 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
This includes expediting proposals that clearly fall into the satellite licensing rules, allowing the FCC to focus on plans that deviate from the normal restrictions.
—PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Trump admin responds to 'Dilbert' creator's plea to 'help save my life' by expediting cancer treatment.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, city leaders agreed that scrapping the town hall was the solution to expediting the process.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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
The Los Angeles City Council is set to meet today for its first session of the new year following a three-week recess, with agenda items expected to include expediting the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades, responding to federal immigration enforcement actions, and increasing city revenue.
—City News Service, Daily News, 9 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
This includes expediting proposals that clearly fall into the satellite licensing rules, allowing the FCC to focus on plans that deviate from the normal restrictions.
—PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2025
Trump admin responds to 'Dilbert' creator's plea to 'help save my life' by expediting cancer treatment.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, city leaders agreed that scrapping the town hall was the solution to expediting the process.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expediting
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Three days later, Attorney General Ken Paxton demanded Austin ISD provide information on attendance, absences, security policies and communications between district staff about the walkouts, accusing the district of facilitating the walkouts.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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If there is evidence of a school system facilitating a walkout, the district will be subject to investigation, which could lead to the district being taken over and a new board of managers being named to replace the existing school board, state officials said.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.—
,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Expediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expediting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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