as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
a company that is well-regarded for its expeditious handling of any request or complaint
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Recent Examples of expeditious
Today, the logic of construction begins with the clean slate, and the most expeditious way to convert vacant places of worship into living spaces is to clear away the old and start from scratch.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
Since 1997, the settlement, known as the Flores Agreement, has required federal U.S. immigration officials to hold migrant children in facilities that are safe and sanitary; provide them access to lawyers; and seek their expeditious release from government custody.
—May 22, CBS News, 22 May 2025
But Smoke and Stack respond with expeditious intensity.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Through intelligent automation, development can be completed at a far more expeditious rate, reliability can be increased, and human error can be minimized.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 27 June 2025
Since 1997, the settlement, known as the Flores Agreement, has required federal U.S. immigration officials to hold migrant children in facilities that are safe and sanitary; provide them access to lawyers; and seek their expeditious release from government custody.
—May 22, CBS News, 22 May 2025
But Smoke and Stack respond with expeditious intensity.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Through intelligent automation, development can be completed at a far more expeditious rate, reliability can be increased, and human error can be minimized.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expeditious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expeditious
Adjective
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Most of the song, the pre-chorus, chorus, all that stuff, that was really quick.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Right now, Atlas’s agent mode remains slow and, at times, frustrating; given many more user interactions to train on, future versions could become swift and convenient.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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This shortfall means that, barring swift congressional action, states will lack funding to process or distribute SNAP funds after October.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Henry's desire for a male heir -- and a new wife who might provide one -- was the immediate catalyst, but other factors were also at play, involving the English crown's seizure of church assets and the growth of Protestant ideas in England.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The proposal called for an immediate cease-fire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Expeditious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expeditious. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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