as in facilitated
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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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As of 2024, routine processing takes six to eight weeks, while expedited processing takes two to three weeks.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Hedge your bets and set your flower delivery at least 5 days in advance, as holiday weekend orders and expedited shipping can cost extra.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
However, that process can be expedited if a filer opts for e-filing and direct deposit for their return.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The appeal has been expedited at the Fifth Circuit, and oral arguments are now calendared for March 25, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Hedge your bets and set your flower delivery at least 5 days in advance, as holiday weekend orders and expedited shipping can cost extra.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
However, that process can be expedited if a filer opts for e-filing and direct deposit for their return.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The appeal has been expedited at the Fifth Circuit, and oral arguments are now calendared for March 25, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expedited
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“Expedited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedited. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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