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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In a court filing for an expedited appeal, the rap mogul's attorney argued that he was improperly sentenced, and that the conduct that resulted in his conviction was not criminal in nature.

From BBC

Eli Lilly has said it would submit its pill for regulatory approval by the end of this year, and is seeking an expedited FDA review that could result in approval in early 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is seeking an expedited FDA review that could result in approval in early 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency that processes immigration applications, requesting the expedited release of Kaur’s green card given the urgency of her husband’s care.

From Los Angeles Times

First Brands said that it is in discussion to restart traditional customer factoring programs and is also pursuing factoring alternatives as well as expedited payment terms with its customers.

From The Wall Street Journal