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
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit lists as defendants the three manufacturers, as well as the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association, a nonprofit trade association accused of facilitating the unfair market practices.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
By streamlining the collection and sharing of health data, new AI technologies are not only facilitating more informed decision-making for providers and patients but also fostering a more collaborative and efficient healthcare environment.
—Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Gulf countries are facilitating conversations and providing economic incentives for regional stability.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The movement of 250 tons of cocaine annually, which Barr accused the Venezuelan government of facilitating, is minor compared to global trafficking (3,700 tons, according to the UNODC).
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Deputy Reckling’s death and Hartig’s rulings Hartig continued to hear cases on an August day, with the judge accused of bullying behavior, facilitating talk of potential civil settlements between lawyers and calmly addressing a woman upset with Hartig's choice to let her civil case move forward.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In this context, international co-productions play a crucial role — not only for financing projects, but also for facilitating wider distribution in co-producing territories.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Sporting director Monchi is tasked with facilitating Emery’s wishes and will, invariably, balance his scouting team’s work with his connections to find players who are actually available.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The rules, according to an NFL spokesman, covered NIL and sponsorship deals, but also equity investments in collectives or other third parties facilitating payments to college stars.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit lists as defendants the three manufacturers, as well as the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association, a nonprofit trade association accused of facilitating the unfair market practices.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
By streamlining the collection and sharing of health data, new AI technologies are not only facilitating more informed decision-making for providers and patients but also fostering a more collaborative and efficient healthcare environment.
—Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Gulf countries are facilitating conversations and providing economic incentives for regional stability.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The movement of 250 tons of cocaine annually, which Barr accused the Venezuelan government of facilitating, is minor compared to global trafficking (3,700 tons, according to the UNODC).
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Deputy Reckling’s death and Hartig’s rulings Hartig continued to hear cases on an August day, with the judge accused of bullying behavior, facilitating talk of potential civil settlements between lawyers and calmly addressing a woman upset with Hartig's choice to let her civil case move forward.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
In this context, international co-productions play a crucial role — not only for financing projects, but also for facilitating wider distribution in co-producing territories.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Sporting director Monchi is tasked with facilitating Emery’s wishes and will, invariably, balance his scouting team’s work with his connections to find players who are actually available.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitating
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Bipartisan support for promoting democracy abroad continued for decades after the Cold War ended.—
Time,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The early renewal was revealed Wednesday morning by series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore while promoting The Paper’s launch on NBC’s Today.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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In response, Russia pivoted towards eastward to China again, signing the Power of Siberia Pipeline, and then accelerating the development of payment systems like Mir and System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS) to circumvent Western financial systems.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have joined from Newcastle and Everton respectively, while the exciting additions of midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim and attacker Noah Okafor from AC Milan will provide hope of improving on a solid start.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping at the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling improving ties.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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European markets have surged due to easing monetary policy from the European Central Bank, creating a favorable environment for equities across the continent.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That package includes dozens of proposals to slash housing regulations, including tying some federal dollars to the progress of local governments in easing building restrictions and spurring new home construction.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Years of designing lessons, engaging learners, and simplifying complex topics translate directly into their new environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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But that’s simplifying things a bit.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to prevent city police from assisting federal agents.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nagle was assisting a teacher when her nose was broken by a student in August 2023.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here are the 10 that experts and editors agree on, including frizz-smoothing serums, bond-repairing blends, and moisture-locking formulas that actually work.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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From boosting hydration to smoothing texture, the benefits of snail mucin are well-documented among skincare enthusiasts.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Facilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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