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
To facilitate even heating, let food rest for a few minutes after cooking.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Indeed, while other nominally communist countries, such as Vietnam and China, have facilitated the development of a private sphere in their economies in the past several decades, officials in Havana have in practice restricted such growth so as not to threaten state enterprises.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In August, China and India agreed to facilitate bilateral trade and investments following talks between their foreign ministers in New Delhi.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
In response to the rapidly growing stablecoin industry, payments standard bearer Swift is creating its own blockchain to facilitate transactions between global banks, the Financial Times reported.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Indeed, while other nominally communist countries, such as Vietnam and China, have facilitated the development of a private sphere in their economies in the past several decades, officials in Havana have in practice restricted such growth so as not to threaten state enterprises.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In August, China and India agreed to facilitate bilateral trade and investments following talks between their foreign ministers in New Delhi.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
In response to the rapidly growing stablecoin industry, payments standard bearer Swift is creating its own blockchain to facilitate transactions between global banks, the Financial Times reported.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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The agency recently announced a plan to ease regulations on climate pollutants known as hydrofluorocarbons.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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That Israel and Hamas have agreed the first phase of a Gaza peace plan in the last 48 hours is unlikely to significantly ease that tension.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The guardsmen would be a deterrent, and also be available nearby to assist CMPD officers who will still be making arrests.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But the 22-year-old playmaker has failed to score or assist in his first nine appearances for Arne Slot’s side.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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As Gabriel improves and the rapport builds, Bond could turn into a fantasy WR4 given his ability.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The advantage there is higher energy density by simplifying the internal construction and keeping those cells close together.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Its integrated two-way data transfer allows users to exchange files of any size without leaving the platform’s secure environment, simplifying and connecting all phases of a production’s life cycle.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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