as in to ease
to free from obstruction or difficulty
several religious organizations are involved in the effort to facilitate the settlement of the immigrants arriving in the area
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Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Russell Wolff, the interim president of Bay FC, will work to facilitate the transition.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Constitution has been perverted in ways by administrations on both sides of the aisle to facilitate military action.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Historically, Congress has played a role in facilitating access for voters through statute and constitutional amendments.
—Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Russell Wolff, the interim president of Bay FC, will work to facilitate the transition.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Constitution has been perverted in ways by administrations on both sides of the aisle to facilitate military action.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Historically, Congress has played a role in facilitating access for voters through statute and constitutional amendments.
—Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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Seasonality also plays a role, as demand typically rises during the holiday baking season and eases in January, according to trade association Eggs Unlimited.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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In an interview with Time later in 2025, Williams denied that her appearance was designed to assist Lamar in dissing Drake.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The technology could also improve performance in collaborative tasks that require physical contact, such as object handling, assisted mobility devices, and service robotics, by allowing robots to continuously adjust grip and contact force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ramstead is a firefighter and paramedic who was hired by the Pasadena Fire Department in 2005 and promoted to the rank of captain in 2016.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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This will help maintain a manageable size for indoor growing and promote a bushier appearance.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maye’s numbers improved somewhat in the second half but not nearly enough to prevent the Seahawks from claiming a 29-13 victory.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ad stressed how AI has simplified creative and production processes that were once learned through books, notes, and code.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Nigerian government rejected the claim, and analysts say the claim simplifies a very complicated crisis that targets people regardless of their faiths.—
Pelumi Salako,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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