EXPEDITE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

expedite

verb

Definition of expedite

as in to facilitate

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 expedite However, this latest action comes as the administration is working on a deal with Democrats that seeks to expedite the buildout of energy and infrastructure projects across the board. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 The new, bipartisan legislation to expedite the construction of energy projects—and power the AI boom—is creating strange bedfellows and opponents. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 If elected, Whiting wants to dive right in to figure out other ways to expedite permitting, including through the use of AI and other tech. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the new streamlined structure with Perrette across both linear and streaming business ops makes for simplified and expedited decision-making. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expedite

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Middleton was special assistant to former President Bill Clinton who helped facilitate Epstein’s visits to the White House.

— Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, meanwhile, did the heavy lifting for Sacramento, with the shooting guard scoring 28 points and the center facilitating the offense with 14 points, eight assists and 18 rebounds.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilitate

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The car can accelerate from zero-60 in less than a second and perform feats that once belonged in science fiction.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The company says the changes are intended to make electric vehicles more affordable while accelerating development and manufacturing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

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