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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She said this issue has been particularly frustrating as the county promised expedited rebuilding permits; “It doesn’t help much if they don’t expedite the infrastructure work,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The EFL has asked for an expedited hearing, while Southampton have argued they need more time to hold an internal review.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In sum, what this legislation would do is allow blood centers with already licensed sites to go through an expedited process of licensing when it comes to opening new sites.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

The Supreme Court scheduled arguments in Wednesday's cases on an unusually expedited basis, perhaps to send a message to lower courts that ignore its emergency rulings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

We have seen that each step in oxidation is directed and expedited by a specific enzyme.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson