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 exec emphasized the company’s role as facilitator rather than traditional broadcaster.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 June 2025
Today, Cracknell and several other unpaid group administrators serve as facilitators and guides for extreme day trips.
—CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The Lynx lead the league in assist percentage (just like last season) with Collier working as a willing passer and facilitator.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Thomas, his dad and the group’s facilitator, does not miss a beat.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 June 2025
Today, Cracknell and several other unpaid group administrators serve as facilitators and guides for extreme day trips.
—CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The Lynx lead the league in assist percentage (just like last season) with Collier working as a willing passer and facilitator.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Thomas, his dad and the group’s facilitator, does not miss a beat.
—Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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