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
Rostyslav Semikov, who helped facilitate the trip, said the goal was for the Ukrainian doctors to be immersed in best practices.
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Vance also took the lead in facilitating the TikTok framework that would transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans, but the deal has not been fully solidified.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump has urged senators to end procedural hurdles such as the filibuster to facilitate reopening governmental operations.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
To avoid taxpayer dollars, the state could facilitate public-private partnerships, incentivize private investment through tax credits or grants, and encourage venture capital and corporate funding.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Vance also took the lead in facilitating the TikTok framework that would transfer majority ownership of the app to Americans, but the deal has not been fully solidified.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump has urged senators to end procedural hurdles such as the filibuster to facilitate reopening governmental operations.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
To avoid taxpayer dollars, the state could facilitate public-private partnerships, incentivize private investment through tax credits or grants, and encourage venture capital and corporate funding.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This spray aims to prevent breakage and ease tension during the braid takedown process by adding softness so hair can easily slide through knots and detangle much faster.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office assisted the agency.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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Similarly, the Interstate Consortium for the Sustainable Development of the Legal Amazon Region brings together Amazonian states to curb deforestation, promote green agriculture and attract green investment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s dramatic 140-138 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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That’s in contrast to recent moves in the US, where the menu has been simplified to boost operational efficiency.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rebalance your portfolio when needed and consider consolidating any other 401(k)s down the road into the same account to simplify management and help your savings grow efficiently.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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