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
Katherine Magbanua, who the son was dating in 2014, ultimately was convicted in 2022 for her role in facilitating the murder plot.
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
To tackle this, a team of material chemists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a more sustainable electrolyte – the compound that facilitates the movement of lithium ions between a battery's cathode and anode.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Torre reported that the Clippers facilitated a no-show endorsement deal for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That cooperation was facilitated through brands' memberships with FAMA, the complaint says.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
To tackle this, a team of material chemists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a more sustainable electrolyte – the compound that facilitates the movement of lithium ions between a battery's cathode and anode.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Torre reported that the Clippers facilitated a no-show endorsement deal for the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That cooperation was facilitated through brands' memberships with FAMA, the complaint says.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
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Alcaraz was briefly in a battle against Novak Djokovic, but eased through the third set after taking the second on a tiebreak.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The new rates, intended to streamline processes and compliance while easing the burden on consumers, include tax cuts on various items like apparel and footwear, and narrow down the four tax slabs introduced when GST first rolled out in 2017.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Multiple authorities had assisted in the search, including several fire departments, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Heavy equipment has been shifted from other parts of the fire to assist with removal of fuels.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This team is once again dealing with turnover at offensive coordinator, with Kevin Patullo promoted over the offseason to replace Kellen Moore, who is now head coach of the Saints.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Canales’ first year came with little-to-no expectations, and the team improved three games from rock bottom (2-15 in 2023).—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Centralized solutions can also support greater transparency and ESG compliance because unified reporting systems can simplify tracking of emissions, sourcing origins and labor conditions.—
Manish Kapoor,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Executive chair Miguel Patricio launched the move as a way to simplify capital allocation and sharpen strategic focus on a marketing level.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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