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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 facilitates
Therapy treats mental illness; coaching facilitates personal growth.
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Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
This is an evolving machinery in which datafication facilitates dispossession.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The third is the transfer vessel, which facilitates the exchange of molten lead between the storage unit and main reactor vessel.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The turnable is attached to a 90° tilt base that facilitates fluid maneuvering from horizontal to vertical alignment, enabling precise access from any rotation.
—Shirl Leigh
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
This de-centers the television as the focal point of the space and instead facilitates more conversation.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
This is an evolving machinery in which datafication facilitates dispossession.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The third is the transfer vessel, which facilitates the exchange of molten lead between the storage unit and main reactor vessel.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The turnable is attached to a 90° tilt base that facilitates fluid maneuvering from horizontal to vertical alignment, enabling precise access from any rotation.
—Shirl Leigh
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
This de-centers the television as the focal point of the space and instead facilitates more conversation.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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Kristin Droege, executive director of Turn the Page KC, a nonprofit agency that promotes early literacy in Kansas City, said the program’s loss of state funding will hurt the families who took advantage of the free books and other services.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Hitting the delete, unsubscribe and hide buttons can be natural reactions in a world that promotes consumerism.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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After menopause, when estrogen levels fall sharply, the breakdown side accelerates and the building side can’t keep up.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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But even as investment accelerates, the assumption that skilled trades are insulated from AI is starting to shift.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Traffic management will begin four hours before each match and continue up to four hours after, with residents divided on whether the requirement improves safety or creates an inconvenience.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Operators might buy new server racks every couple of years as the technology improves.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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There is no explanation that eases the pain, no statement that can fully capture the grief so many in our community are experiencing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Mandarin Grand Rooms perch between the 30th and 36th floors like a tranquil retreat in the sky; the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Good advice usually simplifies the next step.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Specifically, retinol smooths fine lines, lessens wrinkle depth, and whittles the appearance of large pores.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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