FACILITATION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

facilitation

noun

Definition of facilitation

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 Attorney General Ellison convened a strategic-facilitation process among the U, Fairview and M Physicians in March last year, naming Lois Quam as facilitator in April of that year. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026 And yet the entire system — access to capital, trade facilitation, regulatory compliance — is tilted toward large incumbents. — Jonathan Treble, Fortune, 31 May 2026 Kalshi has exploded in popularity since its inception, in large part due to its facilitation of bets on real-world event outcomes. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026 Ostensibly brought on as a shooting specialist, Taylor didn’t limit her game to the perimeter, driving downhill and taking on facilitation duties at times. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for facilitation

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Noun

Around the same time, the city rescinded support for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
The problem arrives when the tools become the practice rather than a support for it.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

The City Council, which is considering censuring the mayor, asked for assistance because the city’s Human Resources director wasn’t available at the time, according to Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
International assistance has historically played a major role in supporting outbreak surveillance, laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and emergency response in countries facing limited resources.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

For those future divorcees, Lau has some encouragement from the other side.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Disney also introduced a first-of-its-kind red carpet activation at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, where cast members and guests stopped at a life-size interactive lily pad to write messages of encouragement for children in hospitals.

— Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

Wasserman argued Wednesday that LA28’s two main revenue streams — ticket sales and sponsorships — are both exceeding expectations.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Rush-White Sox partnership under fire Rush signed a multi-year sponsorship as the White Sox's official healthcare partner, paying tens of thousands of dollars for stadium branding, game sponsorships and other marketing.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

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