facilitates

verb

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 Any nation that trades with Iran or facilitates its financial transactions is susceptible to secondary sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a news conference. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Just as a human’s body facilitates learning, the idea is that these dynamic agents, by interacting with the physical environment, can achieve a more holistic kind of intelligence. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 Placer County, which facilitates Auburn’s election, accepted the filings, according to the city. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 This doesn’t mean that a region’s optimal underground environment is always one that facilitates rapid decomposition. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 Shift your role from a leader who gives answers to an ally who facilitates solutions together. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has separately threatened Oman with sanctions if Muscat facilitates fees for ships passing through the strait. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026 Trucking facilitates about two-thirds of cargo movement in and out of the terminal. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Across Canada, the ATF facilitates roughly 15,000 trace requests, statistics show. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitates
  1. promotes
  2. accelerates
  3. improves
  4. eases
  5. simplifies
  6. smooths
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  • Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of promotes
Verb
  • Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • This creates a thin thermal boundary layer and improves heat transfer at the point of impact.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Shorter grass improves seed-to-soil contact and lets more sunlight reach the soil surface for better seed germination.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of improves
Verb
  • But for one weekend later in the summer, that feeling of loss eases for this group.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But even a partial display of fall foliage is quite breathtaking here, and arriving before the busiest foliage weekends also eases competition for popular trailheads and scenic overlooks.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of eases
Verb
  • 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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  • After a thorough cleanse and gua sha to encourage lymphatic drainage, Galina smooths on a cooling mask and leaves it to work its magic while turning her attention to my scalp.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • At its center is wild soybean extract fermented for a whopping 120 hours, a process that breaks down the ingredient's components and creates a lightweight, nourishing formula that smooths the look of skin texture and keeps excess sebum in check.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooths

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