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
Since then, Switzerland has facilitated talks and served as a diplomatic backchannel between the United States and Iran, even hosting negotiations for agreements like the 2015 JCPOA nuclear agreement.
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Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Hobbs Realty and Holden Beach Vacations have facilitated vacationers’ stays on the island since 1977 and 1981, respectively.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
In a letter announcing the sale to Blackdove in January, Tehranian said Foundation had facilitated $230 million in sales since launch.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The other men facilitated transactions between suppliers and customers, at times meeting directly with buyers to complete the drug sales, prosecutors said.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Pakistan has facilitated communications between the warring powers.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The partnership was facilitated by Klutch Sports Group’s Brand Consulting and Sports and Brand Insights divisions.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The real details, Leavitt said at a White House news conference, are being discussed in back-channel negotiations between Washington and Tehran that are being facilitated by the government of Pakistan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Epstein also facilitated a meeting between former Israeli premier Ehud Barak and Qatar’s former prime minister Emir Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani in the winter of 2018 in Knightsbridge, an upscale neighborhood in London.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Philippe Welti, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Hobbs Realty and Holden Beach Vacations have facilitated vacationers’ stays on the island since 1977 and 1981, respectively.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
In a letter announcing the sale to Blackdove in January, Tehranian said Foundation had facilitated $230 million in sales since launch.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The other men facilitated transactions between suppliers and customers, at times meeting directly with buyers to complete the drug sales, prosecutors said.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Pakistan has facilitated communications between the warring powers.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
The partnership was facilitated by Klutch Sports Group’s Brand Consulting and Sports and Brand Insights divisions.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The real details, Leavitt said at a White House news conference, are being discussed in back-channel negotiations between Washington and Tehran that are being facilitated by the government of Pakistan.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Epstein also facilitated a meeting between former Israeli premier Ehud Barak and Qatar’s former prime minister Emir Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani in the winter of 2018 in Knightsbridge, an upscale neighborhood in London.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitated
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The rise of white-collar work made a college degree the expected path, and offshoring and free trade agreements through the turn of the century only accelerated that shift, leaving trade roles increasingly scarce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Demand accelerated after the 2007–08 financial crisis, as money managers sought more sophisticated risk analysis tools.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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One reason the college game has improved so much is an influx of cash.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rings is considered perhaps the best example of delivering a hugely faithful fantasy adaptation that wasn’t afraid to make smart and significant changes that improved the story.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Macy's was instrumental in transforming how the season was promoted in other ways as well.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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On a Wednesday morning at rush hour, the truck eased out of a loading dock and headed for the Interstate.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Treasury yields, the main benchmark for mortgage rates, have also eased.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional state messaging, the videos blend humor, internet-savvy cultural references, and simplified storytelling to resonate with American audiences, even incorporating memes and English-language rap.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The black lacquer dial, which nods to the film’s noir aesthetic, has been simplified, with only a few references to Don Corleone.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The latter led to a fast-break layup by Tatum — one of nine baskets the Celtics star made or assisted on during a sensational first quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Argentine midfielder scored one of Minnesota United’s two goals, and assisted on the other in a 2-0 win over Portland Timbers on Saturday at Allianz Field.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Facilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitated. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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