as in promotes
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
Skulls retract and flatten as their musculature facilitates more expressive faces.
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Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Cuisinart’s air fryer is a multitasking powerhouse that can crisp, bake, and toast all in one, while the 11-piece cookware set facilitates everything from hearty soups to quick sautés.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Such curiosity is at the fulcrum of innovation and facilitates entrepreneurship, a driver for economic growth and better quality of life for all.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
That's why, funnily enough, a furniture store actually works really well for us because the floorplate facilitates interaction.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
The primary issue is the battery’s electrolyte, the medium that facilitates the movement of ions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
An attuned physician experiences a resonance that directs her attention to the parts of the patient’s story that are important to them; this in turn facilitates decisions that serve the patient’s needs.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The cash will also continue to support the BFI’s Open Cinemas fund, which facilitates regular free screenings across the UK.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The hotel also facilitates private group sessions and individual instruction with advance notice.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Cuisinart’s air fryer is a multitasking powerhouse that can crisp, bake, and toast all in one, while the 11-piece cookware set facilitates everything from hearty soups to quick sautés.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Such curiosity is at the fulcrum of innovation and facilitates entrepreneurship, a driver for economic growth and better quality of life for all.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
That's why, funnily enough, a furniture store actually works really well for us because the floorplate facilitates interaction.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
The primary issue is the battery’s electrolyte, the medium that facilitates the movement of ions.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
An attuned physician experiences a resonance that directs her attention to the parts of the patient’s story that are important to them; this in turn facilitates decisions that serve the patient’s needs.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The cash will also continue to support the BFI’s Open Cinemas fund, which facilitates regular free screenings across the UK.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
The hotel also facilitates private group sessions and individual instruction with advance notice.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at an event as part of a national speaking tour and sponsored by the campus chapter of the organization, which promotes conservative principles among students across the country.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The agency also promotes the province to the major studios and streamers and other foreign producers looking to shoot movie and TV originals locally.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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When people are equipped, AI accelerates progress.—
Christopher Lind,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bone density naturally peaks in our 20s and starts to decline by our 30s, and that decline is slow at first but accelerates as hormones shift.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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Survivors may look thin and suffer from lameness until their condition improves.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Regenerative viticulture is resonating as the agricultural model most suited for the current climate, a model that actively improves soil health and ecosystem resilience.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Tylenol eases a pregnant woman’s severe headache, then preeclampsia is generally not the cause.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two-minute clip eases audiences into the documentary's unique visual approach, which tells its story almost entirely through 911 calls and footage culled from body cameras worn by police officers.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The upright positioning also simplifies maintenance by leaving walkable space between panel rows.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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This greatly simplifies the PuDo problem as well, though these areas often have very congested traffic.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Revitalizing Serum, made with mostly natural ingredients including red camellia extract, smooths and illuminates the skin while its counterpart—the Revitalizing Eye Serum—wakes up the gaze.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pequi oil helps restore moisture and add shine, aloe vera smooths frizz and hydrates, and açai extract delivers antioxidants for healthier-looking strands.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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