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as in promoting
to free from obstruction or difficulty
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Recent Examples of facilitating
Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Paxton has demanded information or launched investigations into Austin and Manor Independent School Districts over the walkouts, accusing staff in both districts of facilitating the student protests.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Analysts also noted that the longstanding nexus between business leaders and politicians has been a mixed blessing in Bangladesh—often facilitating swift policy decisions to support industry, yet at times blurring lines between commercial and political interests.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The firm was responsible for recruiting, screening and facilitating interviews with applicants.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
When projectors shrink and mounting options expand, the attention tends to shift back to the content rather than the equipment facilitating it.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Kristin Zastoupil, a spokesperson for Forney ISD, said the district isn’t condoning or facilitating the walkout.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Here, the brand positioned itself not as a narrator but as a host — facilitating collective experience rather than staging spectacle.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to facilitating purchases, Priority Gold provides consultations to help customers understand precious metals pricing, IRA rollover requirements and storage options before completing a transaction.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Paxton has demanded information or launched investigations into Austin and Manor Independent School Districts over the walkouts, accusing staff in both districts of facilitating the student protests.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Analysts also noted that the longstanding nexus between business leaders and politicians has been a mixed blessing in Bangladesh—often facilitating swift policy decisions to support industry, yet at times blurring lines between commercial and political interests.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The firm was responsible for recruiting, screening and facilitating interviews with applicants.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
When projectors shrink and mounting options expand, the attention tends to shift back to the content rather than the equipment facilitating it.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Kristin Zastoupil, a spokesperson for Forney ISD, said the district isn’t condoning or facilitating the walkout.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitating
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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But rather than making this change at the flick of a switch, many fertility doctors are now recommending hopeful patients spend a few months improving their health to give themselves the best chances of conceiving.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary is a flavorful herb that enhances gardens by repelling pests and improving the taste of nearby plants.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, easing the ageing‑asset backlog will require activity across both ends of the market.—
Sunaina Sinha Haldea,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Inflation cooled more than expected in January, capping a week of promising economic data, easing pressure on the White House, which has faced political criticism about the economy.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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Increases in performance were largely a matter of scale and simplifying rocket designs to save weight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bills closely align with the Housing Alliance’s founding goals, namely cutting regulation and simplifying the building process, Rabe told the Idaho Statesman in December.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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West Chicago resident Lisa Weier, president of Random Acts Matter, said along with Monday’s flower giveaway, volunteers are assisting people in senior centers, helping with a food drive and more.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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At least six British police forces are looking into information or assisting with inquiries following the disclosures within the Epstein files.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Facilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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