as in promoting
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 facilitating
Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
This codependency also explains why Netanyahu was responsible for facilitating Qatar’s assistance of hundreds of millions of dollars to Hamas — in bags of bills — to keep it viable in Gaza all these years.
—Thomas Friedman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Kirk accused his political opponents of facilitating immigration as a means of expanding their voter base and winning elections.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The Red Cross has played a central role in facilitating hostage transfers and humanitarian coordination in Gaza, where ceasefire implementation and recovery efforts continue amid fragile security conditions.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This approach ensures compatibility with existing fiber-optic infrastructure, facilitating efficient transmission of quantum information over long distances.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
United’s seasonal nonstop flight from Newark to Palma runs from spring until late fall, facilitating a smoother journey from the East Coast.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
It’s designed to foster closer ties between British and Indian producers, facilitating the exchange of best practices, projects and ideas across both territories.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Pelicot's husband, Dominique, previously admitted to having drugged her before facilitating the rapes.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which has been facilitating exchanges under the deal, said Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased Israeli hostages on Wednesday night.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
This codependency also explains why Netanyahu was responsible for facilitating Qatar’s assistance of hundreds of millions of dollars to Hamas — in bags of bills — to keep it viable in Gaza all these years.
—Thomas Friedman, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
Kirk accused his political opponents of facilitating immigration as a means of expanding their voter base and winning elections.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
The Red Cross has played a central role in facilitating hostage transfers and humanitarian coordination in Gaza, where ceasefire implementation and recovery efforts continue amid fragile security conditions.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
This approach ensures compatibility with existing fiber-optic infrastructure, facilitating efficient transmission of quantum information over long distances.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
United’s seasonal nonstop flight from Newark to Palma runs from spring until late fall, facilitating a smoother journey from the East Coast.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
It’s designed to foster closer ties between British and Indian producers, facilitating the exchange of best practices, projects and ideas across both territories.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Pelicot's husband, Dominique, previously admitted to having drugged her before facilitating the rapes.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitating
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Sophia James began a TikTok experiment by posting seven videos promoting the same song to test the platform's algorithm.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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After decades of ignoring advances in data and analytics and mainly promoting from within, the Rockies seem intent on hiring an outsider to be their new head of baseball operations, after dismissing general manager Bill Schmidt at the start of October.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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With rising prices suppressing demand, Cohen said many businesses will choose to slash orders in the upcoming holiday season, triggering layoffs and accelerating economic slowdown.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a game where everything wasn’t smooth sailing – Chicago had plenty of pre-snap penalties and Williams’ two fumbles came on botched snaps with the center – the young quarterback says these experiences are important if the team are going to continue improving.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Taylor – who scored three touchdowns – was regularly easing past defenders, including going untouched into the end zone.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Cboe Volatility Index had jumped to a high above 28 at one point on Friday before easing below 21 as stocks moved higher.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Risk can also be reduced by simplifying medication routines, and using clear labeling and safe storage instructions.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kaoru Mitoma and Tariq Lamptey set up Gross, with Lamptey later assisting Joao Pedro.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Officials have also offered few details about the pilots’ effectiveness in assisting enrollees in Medicaid or other public benefit programs.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The jeans’ gap-proof waistband, stomach-smoothing technology, high-rise fit perfect for layering over bodysuits, and chic black hue.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The pumpkin powerhouse smoothing and exfoliating lip mask was a personal favorite, lasting for hours on our lips.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Facilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitating. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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