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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Normally, this process takes around six to 10 months, and under the expedited process, the FDA is supposed to respond within three months.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

He said Luna has now expedited the case, and he’s hoping to get his building permit in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

We don’t know exactly why they’re being expedited, and we won’t, I think, until we finish the lawsuits.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Unlike TSA PreCheck, a subscription service offering expedited screening, Clear allows passengers to bypass the traditional ID check line entirely.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson