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
Sarah Lucas Riedel, sometimes also referred to as Sarah Lucas, was charged with facilitation of first-degree murder and perjury earlier this year.
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Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026
Are under common ownership with or direct financial or operational control of an entity engaged in performing, referring for, or providing material support for or facilitation of the performance of abortions not permitted under Oklahoma law.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 23 Jan. 2026
More organizations are including conflict skills in leadership and management development programmes, and providing specialist in-house support, such as conflict facilitation and mediation.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Emerson Depaz-Pangan, 26, is charged with facilitation of criminal homicide and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for facilitation
Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Feb. 2026
Are under common ownership with or direct financial or operational control of an entity engaged in performing, referring for, or providing material support for or facilitation of the performance of abortions not permitted under Oklahoma law.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 23 Jan. 2026
More organizations are including conflict skills in leadership and management development programmes, and providing specialist in-house support, such as conflict facilitation and mediation.
—Anna Shields, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Emerson Depaz-Pangan, 26, is charged with facilitation of criminal homicide and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitation
Noun
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The resolution was led by Ghana and received 123 votes in support and 3 against.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran's support for armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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English said he's been working to gather assistance for his members who have gone without a paycheck since mid-February.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s policies — from legislation that cut food stamps and Medicaid benefits, to new restrictions on low-income housing assistance and student loans — have amplified these trends.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Giants never led in the series, so Vitello didn’t get to deploy his bullpen in a late-game situation with a lead to protect, but the early returns from the relievers are reason for encouragement.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jordan Bush, the founder of Thank God for Bitcoin, says the organization has turned down several offers to promote certain crypto projects and sponsorships.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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For decades after the war, Germany’s attempts to atone for that history through a deep commitment to pacifism obliged defense companies to keep a low profile, avoiding sponsorships and splashy ad campaigns.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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