FACILITATION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

facilitation

noun

Definition of facilitation

as in support

an act or instance of helping She received mostly positive feedback on her facilitation of the workshop.

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Recent Examples of facilitation Without thoughtful facilitation to interpret the results, even accurate insights can trigger defensiveness, erode trust or lead to misguided development priorities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The sentencing by Judge Jessica Green followed Trabue's Alford plea in July to reduced charges of second-degree manslaughter and one count of criminal facilitation of robbery. — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026 Her services include keynote speeches, panel moderation and workshop facilitation. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 That doesn’t require elaborate facilitation techniques or hours of preparation. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for facilitation

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Noun

Blue Origin also aims to produce nearly all its components and systems in-house, while maintaining support from external suppliers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Peter and Rebecca’s sister Lauren will serve as Rebecca’s support swimmer.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

And those striving for zest under these circumstances may benefit from assistance from a mental health professional like a psychologist, a physical health provider like a physician, or a personal trainer or fitness instructor.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
The government plans to support participating companies through loan guarantees and assistance with administrative requirements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
After encouragement from the coaches, Koerber improved his personal best by three minutes at his next race, Brown said.

— Donald Fountain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

The remainder was funded by Abu Dhabi United Group Investment & Development Ltd, which owned the club—making the owner’s money sit on both sides of the sponsorships.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
This can sometimes be even further complicated by a sponsorship relationship a team has with its medical partners.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sponsorship

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