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to free from obstruction or difficulty
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Recent Examples of facilitates
Rather than handing off a 60-slide deck, the agency facilitates direct conversations between brands and creators during the briefing process.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Iran has mounted an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global oil supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Placental Mammals Placental mammal, (infraclass Eutheria), any member of the mammalian group characterized by the presence of a placenta, which facilitates exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood of the mother and that of the fetus.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Typing is faster, but handwriting hammers home lessons and facilitates deeper learning.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump has also reportedly weighed the option of sending in ground forces to seize Kharg Island, a major fuel hub that facilitates 90% of Iran’s crude exports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The justices sided with the parents suing over the California policy of concealing children’s gender transitions, which the school facilitates, from parents.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
This facilitates the core body temperature drop that is related to certain stages of sleep associated with good sleep quality.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Iran has mounted an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global oil supply.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Placental Mammals Placental mammal, (infraclass Eutheria), any member of the mammalian group characterized by the presence of a placenta, which facilitates exchange of nutrients and wastes between the blood of the mother and that of the fetus.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Typing is faster, but handwriting hammers home lessons and facilitates deeper learning.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump has also reportedly weighed the option of sending in ground forces to seize Kharg Island, a major fuel hub that facilitates 90% of Iran’s crude exports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.
—Sven Van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
The justices sided with the parents suing over the California policy of concealing children’s gender transitions, which the school facilitates, from parents.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
This facilitates the core body temperature drop that is related to certain stages of sleep associated with good sleep quality.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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Critics are alarmed by its presence at the White House, saying the group promotes extreme views and undermines public schools.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Noah Centineo promotes Our Hero, Balthazar at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Strategic opportunity, legal risk Environmental groups say the risks extend beyond criminal financing to broader ecological destruction if foreign investment accelerates extraction.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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This will be done while continuously aligning skills, roles, and work as change accelerates.—
Nickle LaMoreaux,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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That said, judgments can remain valid for years and may be renewed, so if your financial situation improves later, creditors could attempt to collect at that time.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The report eases one of the Fed’s trickiest dilemmas from the past year, when weak job growth put pressure on officials to cut rates even as inflation refused to come down.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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When fear eases, the rush into safe havens tends to ease with it.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sanyuan Aerospace highlighted that the cable drive places drive control components inside the satellite body, which simplifies thermal control and radiation protection and reduces research and development costs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hranchuk, the consumer behavior expert and a professor at Brock University in Ontario, said the menu refresh can work if Panera simplifies its ordering process, delivers quality food and creates a consistent experience.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Avène’s Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream smooths it all, thanks to soothing thermal spring water that helps skin bounce back from stress.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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