as in promotes
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 facilitates
They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The industry has moved past the initial phase of exchange liquidity and is now entering a stage where programmable money facilitates everyday settlement.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Based in Jersey City, NJ the organization advocates for menstrual health legislation, facilitates educational workshops and distributes free menstrual health products to those in need.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026
Scientists at the University of Washington discovered highways within the fault that transport migrating fluid, which facilitates further weakening and stress on the fault, according to a paper published earlier this year in Science.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Water loosens the soil around the roots, and facilitates extraction.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Gerrymandering directly facilitates polarization in politics and stalemate in Congress.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
This facilitates integration into existing reactors without any modifications to core design or systems.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Slideshare also facilitates sharing of Slideshares on other sites.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The industry has moved past the initial phase of exchange liquidity and is now entering a stage where programmable money facilitates everyday settlement.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Based in Jersey City, NJ the organization advocates for menstrual health legislation, facilitates educational workshops and distributes free menstrual health products to those in need.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 14 May 2026
Scientists at the University of Washington discovered highways within the fault that transport migrating fluid, which facilitates further weakening and stress on the fault, according to a paper published earlier this year in Science.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Water loosens the soil around the roots, and facilitates extraction.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Gerrymandering directly facilitates polarization in politics and stalemate in Congress.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
This facilitates integration into existing reactors without any modifications to core design or systems.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
Slideshare also facilitates sharing of Slideshares on other sites.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
Verb
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The companies that structure their data for agents now, rather than locking it inside app interfaces, will be better positioned as that transition accelerates.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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While no specific therapy is approved for ANDV, early recognition dramatically improves the ability to deliver aggressive supportive care, monitor oxygenation, isolate potentially infectious patients, and initiate contact tracing before broader transmission occurs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The slate improves from there, but Chicago TEs have only three favorable matchups all season.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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During non-REM sleep, the accelerator surges and the brake eases off.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Once the performers appear, slinking in from the sides of the stage, the show firmly takes shape and eases smoothly from one episode from the Gospels to the next.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Once residency requirements are met, expats can join the public system and receive a French health insurance card, known as the Carte Vitale, which simplifies payments and reimbursements.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The fare includes travel by luxury mini‑coach, a driver‑guide and some attractions, and Rabbie’s can also book your hotels, which simplifies things even further.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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That combination slows digestion, smooths blood sugar, and provides steady fuel without the heaviness of a second meal.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Check out this conditioner that smooths and softens strands while adding a bit of shine, so your hair looks healthier without a ton of effort.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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