facilitator
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tor
fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər 
: someone or something that facilitates something
especially
: someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision
the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly
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The rapid expansion of psychedelic therapy has surfaced risks, like inadequate facilitator training and questionable consent practices in unregulated settings.
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
The two first met 13 years ago at Tuckaseegee Elementary, where Belton was assistant principal at the time and Wilson was a facilitator.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
His assist numbers could go back up as a primary facilitator in an offense that will feature Dennis Schroder, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Malik Monk.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite these modest sums, the organization is trying to position itself as the facilitator of potentially massive group licensing deals for college athletes, akin to those handled by the NFLPA and NBPA.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
The two first met 13 years ago at Tuckaseegee Elementary, where Belton was assistant principal at the time and Wilson was a facilitator.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025
His assist numbers could go back up as a primary facilitator in an offense that will feature Dennis Schroder, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Malik Monk.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite these modest sums, the organization is trying to position itself as the facilitator of potentially massive group licensing deals for college athletes, akin to those handled by the NFLPA and NBPA.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for facilitator
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“Facilitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitator. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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