FACILITATES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

facilitates

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present tense third-person singular of facilitate

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 The contract falls under the US Foreign Military Sales program, through which the US government facilitates arms sales to foreign governments. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 CliniSync, Ohio’s statewide nonprofit health information exchange, facilitates the exchange of patients’ information, like lab results, across institutions. — Alex Rosenblat — Calmatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026 Village, an expanding cluster of tiny homes that facilitates relationships and services to help people make a transition into stable circumstances. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2026 My company’s platform, which annually facilitates about 16,000 new deals, shows the same pattern. — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Residents deserve a candidate that prioritizes their quality of life, manages public resources and facilitates transparent communication. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 That agreement does not provide services across the board to all campuses but only facilitates them. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Vestibular input — sensory information the brain receives from the inner ear when a person swings or spins, among other motions — facilitates balance and movement. — Beth Hawkins, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026 When a project aligns with those criteria, Shooq facilitates a direct introduction between the creators and the potential funder. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

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Knowing the exceptions are happening should be the first step toward addressing those exceptions in a way that supports caregiving staff and promotes quality service.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
To support that conclusion, Gates cites a demand in Washburn’s petition to CWP that would prohibit the council from doing any outreach that promotes the role of hunting in wildlife management fully six months before an election.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

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CoreMotion technology accelerates the transition from autonomy development and experimentation to operationally relevant capability, as per the release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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That level of integration not only simplifies the workflow for beginners but also creates a more efficient and consistent experience for professionals who regularly produce parts.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
For an unguided experience, his company’s Rental and Ride package simplifies the logistics of a point-to-point river trip by coordinating the drop-off and downriver pickup.

— Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of simplifies

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The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Finish with the lightweight Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Oil Serum, which smooths frizz and dry ends with seven botanical oils, including argan, jojoba, and camellia.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

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