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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
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The group was founded in 2002 and has carved out a niche facilitating team sales, LP transactions, debt financing and other adjacent M&A activity.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
The agency is working with authorities in Europe, South Africa and West Africa to manage the situation, including facilitating medical evacuations and conducting epidemiological investigations to determine how the virus spread on board.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
California should build a pro-family agenda that includes prenatal care, maternal health and adoption support, not a system that responds to a vulnerable situation by facilitating death.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential diplomacy, the senior Iranian official said Tehran believed its latest proposal to shelve nuclear talks for a later stage was a significant shift aimed at facilitating an agreement.
—Reuters, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Activists have been critical of Home Depot, accusing the chain of facilitating or failing to intervene in immigration-enforcement raids on store property.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
An arrest warrant was issued for Vicky on charges of third-degree permitting or facilitating an escape.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
While many were happy this conversation was being had, many took issue with the fact that Paltrow was the one facilitating the conversation.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The group was founded in 2002 and has carved out a niche facilitating team sales, LP transactions, debt financing and other adjacent M&A activity.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Variety, 5 May 2026
The agency is working with authorities in Europe, South Africa and West Africa to manage the situation, including facilitating medical evacuations and conducting epidemiological investigations to determine how the virus spread on board.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
California should build a pro-family agenda that includes prenatal care, maternal health and adoption support, not a system that responds to a vulnerable situation by facilitating death.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential diplomacy, the senior Iranian official said Tehran believed its latest proposal to shelve nuclear talks for a later stage was a significant shift aimed at facilitating an agreement.
—Reuters, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Activists have been critical of Home Depot, accusing the chain of facilitating or failing to intervene in immigration-enforcement raids on store property.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant who is passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education and programming.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
An arrest warrant was issued for Vicky on charges of third-degree permitting or facilitating an escape.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitating
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In Church’s day, that separation depended on promoting a robust idea of American innocence over Europe’s enfeebling corruption.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is a broader issue of manufacturers selling dangerous products and promoting them with deceptive advertising to lure youth into using their dangerous, ineffective products.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Use in hydrogen transportation The five-metal nanocrystals have proven effective in accelerating ammonia decomposition, a process vital for the hydrogen energy economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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This ranges from accelerating road and sidewalk repairs to regularly cleaning our stormwater systems to prevent avoidable tragedies like the 2024 floods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The 89-page plan includes goals like adding new academic programs, improving student life, increased research opportunities and better community engagement.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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Maintaining and improving California’s bond rating is also critical to lowering costs.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Rulings against the map could revert Kansas City’s congressional district back to the boundaries lawmakers approved in 2022, easing a path for Cleaver to win a 12th term in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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This new effort will be known as Golden State Start, as California uses its bulk purchasing power to obtain 40 million high-quality diapers in hopes of easing financial strain for families and supporting infant health by helping parents maintain an adequate supply of clean diapers.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The contracts are under $250,000 and require MnDOT to seek just two quotes, simplifying the normal competitive bidding process that might otherwise shut out many small shops.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Toyota pulled that off by simplifying the structure and reducing the number of axles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, that excitement soon waned as the city planner who had been assisting with the project left in September.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Judges in Shenzhen processed 50% more cases last year, a court said, partly with the help of an AI tool assisting judicial processes.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Duffy has said the system could help planners spot problems weeks in advance, smoothing schedules before delays begin to stack up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The smoothing fabric is flattering at the waist and thighs, and the flare bottoms provide just enough of a pop of style to make these jeans fun, but still appropriate for just about any setting.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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“Facilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitating. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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