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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
Using proprietary technology, such as its allocation engine, Debrand facilitates the management of unsellable inventory and returns—something the Canadian hub said diverts textile waste from landfills and promotes circularity in the fashion industry, as evidenced by the brand case studies.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The order facilitates research, encourages interagency coordination and creates a pathway for psychedelic therapies that have been difficult to study under existing regulatory constraints.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The third component is the transfer vessel, which facilitates the exchange of molten lead between the storage unit and the main reactor vessel.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global supply of oil and natural gas.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Transportation Security Administration has had a program in place for over two decades that facilitates airport security screening by private contractors.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The Barjeel Art Foundation, the organization that facilitates the celebrated trove of modern and Arab art assembled by Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, has broken ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah, due to open in January 2028.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The order facilitates research, encourages interagency coordination and creates a pathway for psychedelic therapies that have been difficult to study under existing regulatory constraints.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The third component is the transfer vessel, which facilitates the exchange of molten lead between the storage unit and the main reactor vessel.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The war prompted Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of the global supply of oil and natural gas.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Transportation Security Administration has had a program in place for over two decades that facilitates airport security screening by private contractors.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The Barjeel Art Foundation, the organization that facilitates the celebrated trove of modern and Arab art assembled by Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi, has broken ground on its first dedicated museum in Sharjah, due to open in January 2028.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
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School gardening also promotes an increase in vegetable consumption.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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Heat Dairy and non-dairy yogurts are made through a fermentation process that promotes the growth of certain beneficial bacterial strains.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, emerging evidence suggests that early detection and aggressive treatment of psychiatric symptoms may improve long-term outcomes by delaying the onset of clinical neurodegeneration and mitigating the cumulative biological stress that accelerates brain aging.—
Eric J. Nestler,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Why Afternoon and Evening Exercise Is Best Afternoon and evening exercise (particularly moderate to high intensity) improves blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The pace eases around May 18, when Venus and Jupiter come together in Cancer and travel side-by-side through early June.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The change, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, does not legalize marijuana federally but eases some regulations.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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This greatly simplifies things.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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AcePDF Converter & Editor simplifies the whole process by putting everything in one place.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The award can be used in any way that smooths a writer’s life or makes good work possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Facilitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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