Definitions

expedited

[ek-spi-dahy-tid] / ˈɛk spɪˌdaɪ tɪd /

VERB

make happen faster

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerate assist facilitate hasten promote quicken speed urge

STRONG

advance dispatch forward hurry precipitate press railroad rush

WEAK

cut the red tape fast track grease wheels hand-carry hand-walk handle personally run interference run with the ball shoot through speed up walk it through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delay hinder hurt retard slow stop

STRONG

halt hold keep wait

WEAK

block cease check

Example Sentences

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Yet three weeks after his arrest, Borja, 22, received a letter from the Transportation Security Administration revoking his pre-check status, which allows expedited security screening at airports.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June, Lara announced his department would conduct an “expedited” examination into State Farm’s market conduct.

From Los Angeles Times

"We are therefore moving immediately to re-engage with those bidders under a new expedited timetable."

From BBC

The agency said starting on Sunday, it was directing its Transportation Security Administration to close the expedited services to airport travelers to conserve resources.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June, Lara launched what he called an expedited market conduct exam of State Farm.

From Los Angeles Times