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
Norman is a finalist for Hayden’s Ferry Review’s Poetry Contest, a Best of the Net nominee, and occasionally facilitates interpersonal dynamics at Stanford GSB.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Rentals The easiest place to secure gear rentals is through Winter Park Resort, which facilitates reservations for the rental shops at the base of the mountain.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The tunnel is located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and facilitates a drive through the Tianshan Mountains.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
What foundation facilitates your growth and happiness?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
An Israeli charity that facilitates kidney transplants has told of its regret at not being considered by Guinness World Records for a milestone of donor numbers because submissions from Israel, the West Bank or Gaza are not being accepted.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The amount of crime that crypto facilitates is truly staggering.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
All vehicles listed for sale through Amazon Autos are sold by participating dealerships, not Amazon, which simply facilitates transactions.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Kasirer advocates and facilitates strategic translations between New York City’s private and public sector.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Rentals The easiest place to secure gear rentals is through Winter Park Resort, which facilitates reservations for the rental shops at the base of the mountain.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
The tunnel is located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and facilitates a drive through the Tianshan Mountains.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
What foundation facilitates your growth and happiness?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
An Israeli charity that facilitates kidney transplants has told of its regret at not being considered by Guinness World Records for a milestone of donor numbers because submissions from Israel, the West Bank or Gaza are not being accepted.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
The amount of crime that crypto facilitates is truly staggering.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
All vehicles listed for sale through Amazon Autos are sold by participating dealerships, not Amazon, which simply facilitates transactions.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Kasirer advocates and facilitates strategic translations between New York City’s private and public sector.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Knowing how to prune a money tree (Pachira aquatica) properly promotes bushier growth while keeping your plant more compact.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Adoption accelerates when employees feel ownership.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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That visibility accelerates learning and increases the likelihood of detection and arrest.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Open year-round during daylight hours, both hotel guests and outside visitors can learn how to handle a bow and arrow practicing on static targets that are set further away as your aim improves.—
Rana Good,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lemon water also adds flavor, provides vitamin C, improves digestion, and can prevent kidney stones.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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Smart spending feels soothing as the emotional Moon eases your 2nd House of Cash, collaborating with powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Nostalgia.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cold weather eases just a bit ahead of another strong cold front on Saturday.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of tax filers will also get an additional average benefit of $575 as the state expands and simplifies the child and dependent care tax credit, which helps cover the costs of child care.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And that significantly lowers risk and simplifies their operations.—
K.H. Koehler,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The light fabric smooths bumps and moves with you through workouts while still being comfortable for lounging.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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This hybrid balm-powder formula delivers rich pigment with a soft-matte payoff that blurs the look of pores and smooths uneven skin.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 Dec. 2025
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