as in accelerated
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 facilitated
These walks have facilitated a level of candid, unstructured dialogue that builds the relational capital necessary to weather the inevitable storms of a startup.
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Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
HomeExchange has expanded 50% per year over the past three years and facilitated more than 460,000 exchanges in 2024.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
He was found to have been staying near his hometown of Castelvetrano in western Sicily, his fugitive lifestyle facilitated by his sister and close confidantes.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
News of the state’s investigation comes as Roblox seeks to address a wave of litigation and public criticism that the platform has facilitated a dangerous level of access to children and teens.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
The organ donations were facilitated by the organization LiveOnNY, which works with transplant centers and hospitals to match donors with recipients.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Local artist Jane Wheeler, whose children were promoted from Bird Rock Elementary in 2005 and 2008, has long facilitated such projects.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Groundbreaking direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, facilitated by the United States, produced the ceasefire that began on April 17 and has been extended into June.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
According to its website, Kars4Kids has facilitated the donation of more than 500,000 cars.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
HomeExchange has expanded 50% per year over the past three years and facilitated more than 460,000 exchanges in 2024.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
He was found to have been staying near his hometown of Castelvetrano in western Sicily, his fugitive lifestyle facilitated by his sister and close confidantes.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
News of the state’s investigation comes as Roblox seeks to address a wave of litigation and public criticism that the platform has facilitated a dangerous level of access to children and teens.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
The organ donations were facilitated by the organization LiveOnNY, which works with transplant centers and hospitals to match donors with recipients.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Local artist Jane Wheeler, whose children were promoted from Bird Rock Elementary in 2005 and 2008, has long facilitated such projects.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Groundbreaking direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, facilitated by the United States, produced the ceasefire that began on April 17 and has been extended into June.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
According to its website, Kars4Kids has facilitated the donation of more than 500,000 cars.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitated
Verb
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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That eased pressure on oil prices.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Furthermore, patients' thinking and cognitive abilities remained largely unchanged, even as the rest of their symptoms eased.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Democrats there have also simplified the caucus night process.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Grüns reinvented and simplified the supplement category in less than three years.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Federal agents and local law enforcement met the aircraft upon arrival and assisted with the investigation.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Lackey’s early endorsement of the bill smoothed a legislative effort that could have gotten complicated, Bryan said.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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He has not been smoothed by the sandpaper of Washington just yet.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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