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
The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global supply of oil and natural gas.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Transportation Security Administration has had a program in place for over two decades that facilitates airport security screening by private contractors.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
This facilitates high-resolution measurements.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The Barjeel Art Foundation, the organization that facilitates the celebrated trove of modern and Arab art assembled by Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, has broken ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah, due to open in January 2028.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The Arts District is a nonprofit that creates, facilitates and operates Liberty Station arts, culture, creative and culinary programs and attractions.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Having a scientist talk to an engineer also facilitates communication.
—Tara Haelle, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Commissioners wanted to know whether the current marketplace benefits or harms consumers, and the fragmented media landscape facilitates or restricts the ability of traditional media to broadcast work in the public interest, including in local news and reporting.
—Colleen Long, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Transportation Security Administration has had a program in place for over two decades that facilitates airport security screening by private contractors.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
This facilitates high-resolution measurements.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The Barjeel Art Foundation, the organization that facilitates the celebrated trove of modern and Arab art assembled by Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, has broken ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah, due to open in January 2028.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The Arts District is a nonprofit that creates, facilitates and operates Liberty Station arts, culture, creative and culinary programs and attractions.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Having a scientist talk to an engineer also facilitates communication.
—Tara Haelle, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball.
—Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Commissioners wanted to know whether the current marketplace benefits or harms consumers, and the fragmented media landscape facilitates or restricts the ability of traditional media to broadcast work in the public interest, including in local news and reporting.
—Colleen Long, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
Verb
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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This external stripping accelerates the heating and expansion of the dwarf galaxy, nudging it toward that dynamical attractor even faster.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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That is changing as Japan accelerates a buildup of its military and defense industry to play more offensive roles in the face of threats from China, North Korea and Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adjust the inputs and the output improves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Steam thins mucus and eases congestion, per the same PMC/NIH trial.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Regular physical activity helps reduce blood pressure, eases arthritic pain, combats chronic illness and lifts your mood.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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This greatly simplifies things.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor simplifies the whole process by putting everything in one place.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The swimsuit also has a ruched front that smoothes the tummy area, along with a full-coverage back and adjustable straps for a secure fit.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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