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
Though Miami Dade College has not made a statement as to whether it was affected by the cyberattack, the institution has used Canvas to facilitate remote learning for students, according to its website.
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Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The mayor’s position does not automatically pass to Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, though Mitchell could help oversee the transition process and facilitate meetings in the meantime.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Gerrymandering directly facilitates polarization in politics and stalemate in Congress.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
In order to facilitate the work of ARCs, associations should use a standardized review process that may include a uniform application for all exterior modifications.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The mayor’s position does not automatically pass to Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell, though Mitchell could help oversee the transition process and facilitate meetings in the meantime.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Gerrymandering directly facilitates polarization in politics and stalemate in Congress.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
In order to facilitate the work of ARCs, associations should use a standardized review process that may include a uniform application for all exterior modifications.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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These included shelf registration, relaxed international capital controls, eased restrictions on bank deposits, the rise of index and money market funds, lax oversight of corporate mergers and takeovers, and the creation of banking free-trade zones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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The best thing policymakers can do is advance regulation that eases the burden of starting a new business.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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But like Gilgeous-Alexander, Wagler gets to the free throw line at a high rate, has a stellar assist-turnover ratio, and shoots the ball well with even more 3-point volume than Gilgeous-Alexander had.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Maxey was one point, assist or rebound short from going 4-0 to the Alt.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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In 2024, Hamilton shared posts on X promoting misinformation about FEMA spending during Hurricane Helene.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The chef Sunny Lee promotes them to a lead role, conjuring a daily set of six (with extras available) out of a breathlessly narrow kitchen.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The new commissioner faces the daunting task of improving the existing jail while planning for a world without it.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Jonathan Bond finished with five saves for Houston (6-5-0), which improved to 2-3-1 on the road.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But Gorelick and others say violent crimes are a complicated phenomena, and the reasons behind them cannot be simplified or reduced to one thing.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon helps intuition spot what needs simplifying.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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