as in support
an act or instance of helping
She received mostly positive feedback on her facilitation of the workshop.
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Recent Examples of facilitation
In the end, market forces — including the high cost of financing, materials, labor and land — still are key factors in housing construction, and government facilitation can only do so much about that.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The legislation would also ensure colleges and collectives do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race or sports program in the facilitation of NIL deals.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
Water conflicts are inevitable in dry California, but such conflicts with deteriorating ecosystems and climate conditions will be far more expensive and frustrating without state leadership and facilitation.
—Jay Lund, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Beyond incentives, Kumar highlights the importance of the back-end facilitation services offered to international productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
The legislation would also ensure colleges and collectives do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race or sports program in the facilitation of NIL deals.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
Water conflicts are inevitable in dry California, but such conflicts with deteriorating ecosystems and climate conditions will be far more expensive and frustrating without state leadership and facilitation.
—Jay Lund, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
Beyond incentives, Kumar highlights the importance of the back-end facilitation services offered to international productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitation
Noun
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The gentle support helps keep legs from feeling heavy after hours of sitting, walking, and moving between destinations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The organization was founded to break the stigma around mental health and create a space for support, conversation, and creative expression.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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People also flooded her comments and DMs with prayers, encouragement and stories of their own.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Millions of supporters are sharing messages of encouragement and reflection in response to the journey.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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For over two decades, her father has been trying to do just that with the help of his brother, who is a citizen, through his I-130 sponsorship, also called a family petition.—
Marie Saavedra,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The hosts talk about how the saga shows the other side of sports sponsorships.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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