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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Recent Examples of facilitate
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum is the co-founder and CEO of Sabi, which facilitates commodity exports by connecting African producers, global buyers, and essential commodities through traceability technology.
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Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The agreement says mediators and the ICRC will facilitate the exchange of the hostages and prisoners without public ceremonies or media coverage.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Using comparative molecular biology with human cGAS – which actually inhibits DNA repair – the scientists found that the naked mole-rat's enzyme has four key changes that facilitate the important work that extends their lifespan and keeps them healthy and disease-free for a remarkably long time.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Dopamine release also facilitates a neurobiological process called conditioning, which is basically a neural learning process that gives rise to habit formation.
—Claire Wilcox, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The agreement says mediators and the ICRC will facilitate the exchange of the hostages and prisoners without public ceremonies or media coverage.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Using comparative molecular biology with human cGAS – which actually inhibits DNA repair – the scientists found that the naked mole-rat's enzyme has four key changes that facilitate the important work that extends their lifespan and keeps them healthy and disease-free for a remarkably long time.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Dopamine release also facilitates a neurobiological process called conditioning, which is basically a neural learning process that gives rise to habit formation.
—Claire Wilcox, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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The agency recently announced a plan to ease regulations on climate pollutants known as hydrofluorocarbons.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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That Israel and Hamas have agreed the first phase of a Gaza peace plan in the last 48 hours is unlikely to significantly ease that tension.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the 22-year-old playmaker has failed to score or assist in his first nine appearances for Arne Slot’s side.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Drinking carrot and ginger juice daily may improve digestion, immunity, skin health, and heart function.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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The pose can help improve your circulation, which can decrease swelling and inflammation, Robert Saper, an integrative medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic, told the hospital’s blog in 2021.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The advantage there is higher energy density by simplifying the internal construction and keeping those cells close together.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Its integrated two-way data transfer allows users to exchange files of any size without leaving the platform’s secure environment, simplifying and connecting all phases of a production’s life cycle.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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