as in assisting
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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
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Managers want to deliver real feedback on measurable outcomes, as well as receive acknowledgment for facilitating great performance.
—Dr. Lisa Toppin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
After a nearly three-year investigation, a South Korean commission in late March found that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a program with widespread fraud and abuse — enabled by private agencies — that violated children’s human rights.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
In both cases, marketing was about facilitating meaningful dialogue.
—Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Through a presentation, hike and crafts, kids can discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, moths, birds and bats play in facilitating the transfer of pollen, enabling plant fertilization and reproduction, Ransom said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
It’s been proven that children who receive formal swim instruction are 88% less likely to drown, and this is why Swim for Jenny has positively affected tens of thousands of people in our communities by facilitating these life-saving lessons.
—Anna Nguyen, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Senators used to take pride in proposing amendments during floor debates, facilitating bipartisan dealmaking even against party leaders’ wishes.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Bailey said the transfers into the program have bought into the system and credited TCU football’s culture and the coaches for facilitating team bonding.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
Managers want to deliver real feedback on measurable outcomes, as well as receive acknowledgment for facilitating great performance.
—Dr. Lisa Toppin, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
After a nearly three-year investigation, a South Korean commission in late March found that the government bears responsibility for facilitating a program with widespread fraud and abuse — enabled by private agencies — that violated children’s human rights.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
In both cases, marketing was about facilitating meaningful dialogue.
—Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Through a presentation, hike and crafts, kids can discover the vital role that bees, butterflies, moths, birds and bats play in facilitating the transfer of pollen, enabling plant fertilization and reproduction, Ransom said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
It’s been proven that children who receive formal swim instruction are 88% less likely to drown, and this is why Swim for Jenny has positively affected tens of thousands of people in our communities by facilitating these life-saving lessons.
—Anna Nguyen, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Senators used to take pride in proposing amendments during floor debates, facilitating bipartisan dealmaking even against party leaders’ wishes.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Bailey said the transfers into the program have bought into the system and credited TCU football’s culture and the coaches for facilitating team bonding.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitating
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Teachers attempted to respond to tensions in the school by promoting a two-week study on the history of the conflict.—
Beth Bailey,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each film is an immersive experience, taking viewers behind the scenes and under the surface of the sea, revealing the dangers these marine environments face, promoting ocean literacy and championing change.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
8 Jan. 2025
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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Reformists argue renewed dialogue is essential for easing sanctions and stabilizing the economy.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy similarly indicated the outbreak is easing, a fact belied by the numbers on the ground.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Simpler disclosures would replace a pile of documents (with lots of signatures and things to keep track of) with much less paper or pixels, thus simplifying and reducing the cost of transactions.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Their goals mostly involve deregulation, from keeping a hands off approach to crypto currency to simplifying Pentagon procurement regulations.—
William Hartung,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Facilitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitating. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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