EXPEDITES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

expedites

verb

present tense third-person singular of expedite

as in facilitates

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 expedites The move expedites the city’s timeline to approve the pending airport use and lease agreement. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 This technique expedites growth, produces larger fruit, and leads to earlier harvests by directing the plant's energy to the main vine and developing cucumbers rather than unnecessary foliage. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026 The law changes the timeframe from 30 days to 10 and expedites the board's response, which should lead to shorter stays for animals. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 May 2026 This smart optimization reduces expenses, expedites execution and safeguards regulatory alignment. — Suhail Syed, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026 With an intuitive user interface and transcription utility that provides audio asset management, enabling direct access to edit decision lists and audio session files, Kraken expedites the assembly of audio files while providing visual aids to find and resolve issues. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026 Austin expedites permitting for builders providing heightened workplace protections. — 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

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Under normal circumstances, a broad international investor base facilitates government financing.

— , CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
The company facilitates over 100,000 flights across more than 20,000 airports worldwide, offering some of the industry’s very latest and most advanced business jets.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

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