as in to accelerate
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
Rather, their involvement was to help facilitate the kidnapping of Kira.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Authorities have accused White of helping to facilitate the thefts, including by providing transportation, the station reported.
—CBS News, 6 May 2025
The information being requested, argues the company, is beyond what is necessary to facilitate real estate closings in compliance with state and local law.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Some scholars argue that the treaty intentionally facilitated hydraulic development in Jammu and Kashmir, but not necessarily in ways that served local interests.
—Fazlul Haq, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Authorities have accused White of helping to facilitate the thefts, including by providing transportation, the station reported.
—CBS News, 6 May 2025
The information being requested, argues the company, is beyond what is necessary to facilitate real estate closings in compliance with state and local law.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Some scholars argue that the treaty intentionally facilitated hydraulic development in Jammu and Kashmir, but not necessarily in ways that served local interests.
—Fazlul Haq, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for facilitate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitate
Verb
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Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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When included as part of a balanced diet, soy foods can promote muscle growth, protect heart health, and support weight management.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Picking out a new plant, joining a Facebook group about gardening, and sharing your harvest with friends, family or neighbors, can all promote the social aspect of gardening and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Coconut oil contains many nutrients that can improve skin health.—
Health,
Health,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Now, that seems to be easing, amid a shifting interest-rate environment and new approaches to game-making, as numerous speakers at the recent Los Angeles Games Conference detailed.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The most immediate focus is expected to be easing the punishing tariffs that have brought U.S.-China trade in sectors such as consumer electronics, agriculture, and industrial goods to a standstill.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
Verb
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But the shooting side has simplified a bit since Doom Eternal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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This isn't the first time Tesla has simplified its product line in response to market realities.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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While the State Department's long-standing program to assist refugees during their first months in the U.S. has been halted due to Mr. Trump's actions, his administration has instructed resettlement officials to use Department of Health and Human Services funds to aid the Afrikaners.—
May 9,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Caroline Szczepaniak tallied a goal and assist for for Lemont (14-5, 9-0), while Gabriela Kuruc scored a goal and Ava Bergeson added an assist.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Facilitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitate. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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