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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
Yet the Strait of Hormuz facilitates transport for an array of supplies beyond oil, threatening to also drive up prices for products ranging from groceries to smartphones, some supply-chain analysts told ABC News.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 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
In England, where the company is headquartered, Genius boasts that its technology now facilitates gambling during 97% of Premier League soccer games and increased the margin for one sportsbook by an impressive 23%.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The system facilitates the simultaneous processing of an immense volume of molecules.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Getting out of Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and COGAT, the defense body that facilitates departures to Palestinians leaving Gaza, declined to comment on the flights.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
These are experiences that EXPLORE facilitates best, and each traveler contributes to the projects in their own, genuine way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The study authors note that the regular family contact facilitates more parental guidance and open communication between kids and their parents.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also Jonathan Fox, a high-motor athlete who recently made national headlines with a 360 alley-oop dunk, and Kameron Price, a pesky guard who welcomes the toughest defensive assignments, facilitates while taking care of the basketball and rebounds well for his size.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 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
In England, where the company is headquartered, Genius boasts that its technology now facilitates gambling during 97% of Premier League soccer games and increased the margin for one sportsbook by an impressive 23%.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The system facilitates the simultaneous processing of an immense volume of molecules.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Getting out of Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and COGAT, the defense body that facilitates departures to Palestinians leaving Gaza, declined to comment on the flights.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
These are experiences that EXPLORE facilitates best, and each traveler contributes to the projects in their own, genuine way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The study authors note that the regular family contact facilitates more parental guidance and open communication between kids and their parents.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also Jonathan Fox, a high-motor athlete who recently made national headlines with a 360 alley-oop dunk, and Kameron Price, a pesky guard who welcomes the toughest defensive assignments, facilitates while taking care of the basketball and rebounds well for his size.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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According to Cubalex, a nonprofit organization that promotes human rights, nearly 160 protests have been reported across Cuba since March 6.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The organization is a movement with Christian ties that promotes peace, justice and equality.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Willis said the city should examine several scenarios, including the cost of repairing City Hall, the land’s value as redevelopment accelerates around the convention center and the broader trajectory of downtown.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Researchers aim to turn the prototype into a patient-ready product that improves comfort, mobility, and access to care, particularly for long-term cancer recovery.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carmelia, the Westminster mayor, says there is nothing to do but hope that the supply side of the water ledger eases up after the start of spring on Friday.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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As for Toth adjusting to the academic lifestyle at MIT, the school eases in freshmen during the first semester.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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This practice simplifies decision-making and reduces clutter.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Niacinamide brightens the look of dark circles, while adenosine smooths the appearance of wrinkles over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Plus, blurs pores, smooths texture, and keeps your makeup intact for 12 hours.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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