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
Jamie Holt, General Manager of Madman Entertainment’s subsidiary, Garage Entertainment facilitated the deal with Guglielmi on behalf Darkwood Entertainment.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, the borates hadn't hindered anything at all, but actually supported some of the steps in the DSM model, such as stabilizing the ribose molecules that can often be unstable and break down, and facilitating the production of phosphates.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Users can also generate a QR code to facilitate identification of cargo by transportation and logistics companies operating on land.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
In time, however, the Venezuelan people may decide they don’t want to be governed by the remnants of Maduro’s corrupt regime, and the United States may be forced to choose between allowing that regime to repress the Venezuelan people or finding a way to facilitate a peaceful transfer of power.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Furthermore, the borates hadn't hindered anything at all, but actually supported some of the steps in the DSM model, such as stabilizing the ribose molecules that can often be unstable and break down, and facilitating the production of phosphates.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Users can also generate a QR code to facilitate identification of cargo by transportation and logistics companies operating on land.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
In time, however, the Venezuelan people may decide they don’t want to be governed by the remnants of Maduro’s corrupt regime, and the United States may be forced to choose between allowing that regime to repress the Venezuelan people or finding a way to facilitate a peaceful transfer of power.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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Ending the government shutdown would ease the situation for controllers, but the FAA said the flight cuts will remain in place until their safety data improves.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This spray aims to prevent breakage and ease tension during the braid takedown process by adding softness so hair can easily slide through knots and detangle much faster.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office assisted the agency.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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Similarly, the Interstate Consortium for the Sustainable Development of the Legal Amazon Region brings together Amazonian states to curb deforestation, promote green agriculture and attract green investment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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That’s in contrast to recent moves in the US, where the menu has been simplified to boost operational efficiency.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rebalance your portfolio when needed and consider consolidating any other 401(k)s down the road into the same account to simplify management and help your savings grow efficiently.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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