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
Kentucky farmers received about $400 million in market facilitation payments in the wake of tariffs in Trump's first term, but these likely did not counter the scale of export losses, Snell previously told The Courier Journal.
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Emerson Depaz-Pangan, 26, is charged with facilitation of criminal homicide and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 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
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Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Emerson Depaz-Pangan, 26, is charged with facilitation of criminal homicide and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
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.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitation
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Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many of Minaj’s online attacks have been over the governor’s support of transgender children.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the speech, the mayor also announced 100 free watch parties during the World Cup throughout the city, $14 million in rental assistance for Angelenos and the relaunch of the city’s House Our Vets program, which helps veterans find stable housing.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Through the online application, eligible Californians can apply, while those who prefer in-person assistance can now drop by the new walk-in site for enrollment or document submission support.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cathleen also acted as dance mistress by demonstrating the steps and helping James provide encouragement and brief explanations for a dance’s historical context.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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BirdStock is made possible through contributions and sponsorships, with proceeds going to the Bird Rock Foundation, which supports Bird Rock Elementary School, and future BirdStock festivals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The company’s Dance Reflections festival sprawled across the city’s theatres for months, evidence of a level of sponsorship and sparkle rarely seen in the field.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Facilitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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