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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
Its layout facilitates regular use without interfering with communal living areas.
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William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Notably, a 2025 study published in Nature Communications observed that baleen whale migration (including gray whales) facilitates the transportation of essential nutrients — from their placenta, carcasses and even their urea — between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Today, the organization facilitates strategic philanthropy and charitable giving in the region’s Jewish community and beyond.
—Meg Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
As with baking soda, this technique not only facilitates hair removal but also leaves carpets smelling fresh and clean.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions sees and facilitates the future of its industry.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit also facilitates support groups and other community outreach programs and has contracts with some school districts that offer presentations, as well as clinicians who can provide assessments, support and referrals.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Perhaps not that surprising, given that higher EBITDA/EV facilitates the use of debt to acquire a company.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Notably, a 2025 study published in Nature Communications observed that baleen whale migration (including gray whales) facilitates the transportation of essential nutrients — from their placenta, carcasses and even their urea — between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Today, the organization facilitates strategic philanthropy and charitable giving in the region’s Jewish community and beyond.
—Meg Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
As with baking soda, this technique not only facilitates hair removal but also leaves carpets smelling fresh and clean.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions sees and facilitates the future of its industry.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit also facilitates support groups and other community outreach programs and has contracts with some school districts that offer presentations, as well as clinicians who can provide assessments, support and referrals.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Perhaps not that surprising, given that higher EBITDA/EV facilitates the use of debt to acquire a company.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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The event, which promotes TV shows and movies for the year and beyond, had only been announced to the press.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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North Dakota and Rhode Island have among the most restrictive statewide bans, requiring phones be kept in inaccessible storage, according to an analysis by the Institute for Families and Technology, a nonprofit that promotes digital safety for children.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Participation accelerates growth, but the platform owners ultimately govern access, pricing and strategic direction.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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History shows that once a government normalizes this language, the slide accelerates.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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This improves access for ions and molecules, which matters for batteries and chemical sensing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advocate improves employees’ health and retirement The company is also allocating $40 million to enhance program benefits, including offering free virtual care and expanded support for mental health, women’s health and menopause care.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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The storm will taper off Sunday night as the storm responsible for the winter storm slowly eases northeast away from our area.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As winter rain eases, the city fills with blossoms—cherry trees along Tom McCall Waterfront Park bloom in late March and early April, followed by tulips (the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in nearby Woodburn is a great detour) and roses (of course, don't miss the International Rose Test Garden).—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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This modification simplifies the drone’s thermal protection and internal insulation systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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The tool, which does not cost anything, simplifies the process of trying to stop data brokers from sharing and selling information.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As its name suggests, the silky formula brightens and smooths my intense dark circles with ease.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Red light supports collagen production and smooths fine lines; blue light targets acne-causing bacteria; green and yellow modes address dark spots and uneven tone; while purple and cyan modes help soothe redness for a balanced, refreshed complexion.—
William Jones
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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