facilitated

past tense of facilitate

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Recent Examples of facilitated Moreno said Echevarría’s lawyers failed to provide convincing evidence that Expedia Group facilitated the bookings and that the holding company could not be held liable for the actions of its subsidiary. Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 The behemoth company—parent of an array of brands including Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Heinz Ketchup, Maxwell House coffee, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs—came together in a megamerger facilitated by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital in 2015. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 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 The broadcast, facilitated by cutting-edge microwave technology, reached 87 stations across 47 cities. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025 That cooperation was facilitated through brands' memberships with FAMA, the complaint says. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Just over 1,500 children have been rescued from Russia, with almost half of those facilitated by Save Ukraine, a charity dedicated to the return of Russian children who helped Katya get back to Ukrainian territory after her weekslong ordeal in the military camp. Guy Davies, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025 Those measures could trigger an intense debate about state spending, which has increased significantly in recent years and facilitated investments in popular programs and services. State House News Service, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 The ability to experience the same dorm room recollections among strangers is a potent exercise facilitated by Oasis’ reunion. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitated
Verb
  • The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Witt finished Thursday’s series finale with the biggest hit of the night as the Royals improved to 71-69.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, Instagram has improved a few other corners to make better use of the larger display.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The study is the latest knock on a technology, for years promoted by oil and gas industry, that has often been touted as a climate solution.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the tariff threat eased and some progress was made on trade agreements, stocks have recovered sharply.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Management simplified the menu, invested in sharper marketing, and leaned into value without racing to the bottom on price.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gabby Provenzano rose at the near post and powered home a header from point-blank range in the 81st minute, assisted by Sabrina McNeill’s cross off a corner.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Aerial resources assisted these efforts throughout the day as visibility allowed.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.
    Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

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“Facilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitated. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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