facilitated

verb

past tense of facilitate
as in accelerated
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 facilitated Then the Chinese e-moto industry happened; the internet, of course, facilitated the change, and someone decided that a motorcycle capable of doing 40+ mph should cost about as much as a decent mountain bike. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Their 12-hour work days, facilitated by a sun that never sets, gave them ample time to marvel at the fact that Cassiope and Pedicularis exist here at all. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Slow disintegration also appears in a triptych of videos by Ismail Ghanbari (facilitated by Tala Madani but not credited as a collaboration). — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Operatives working for the FBI then facilitated her plans, including providing her with money to buy ingredients for a nail bomb. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The option agreement was facilitated by Palomera Group and Levy Law PLLC, the team repping Vanessa Guillen’s sister, Mayra Guillén. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 After various firings and lawsuits involving her brothers, Jeanie’s brothers facilitated her own exit. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 All volunteers and donations for the animal shelter are being facilitated through SilverStray Social, Cannon said, adding that the shelter is in need of blankets, bleach and dish soap. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 Dado Ruvic | Reuters This isn't the first time the platform's facilitated a hedge. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilitated
  1. accelerated
  2. improved
  3. promoted
  4. eased
  5. simplified
  6. assisted
  7. smoothed
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  • China accelerated its domestic chipmaking efforts after Washington tightened restrictions on Huawei Technologies in 2020, cutting the company off from TSMC.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prince was able to free the ATV and accelerated toward the deputy, striking him and knocking him to the ground.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
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  • Beijing’s endorsement of DeepSeek and Liang has also helped open doors and improved their access to marquee listings.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Robinson’s ability to set the edge in the run game seems much improved.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of improved
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  • The same year, Martin was promoted to president and general manager of the station.
    — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
  • By 2011, Bayliss was promoted to CEO of Virgin Group, overseeing a sprawling portfolio that includes an airline, telecommunications giant, gym chain, and commercial space-tourism business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • Globally, refinery capacity shortages have helped keep fuel prices elevated even as crude prices have eased.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The immediate danger eased only when the barrier drained gradually rather than collapsing all at once.
    — Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of eased
Verb
  • Entrepreneurs and families now prioritize reclaiming precious hours, using private flights for efficient multi-stop trips or simplified personal travel.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • What are the ingredients and steps involved, and can any of those be simplified or reconsidered with home cooks in mind?
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplified
Verb
  • Guard soldiers logged more than 4,000 patrols and assisted in 171 arrests, as violent crime in New Orleans continued a multiyear decline that echoes broader national trends.
    — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Palmer only scored and assisted in the same league match once in 2025-26 (against Leeds United in February), while he and Rogers were involved in eight of Chelsea’s 18 shots at Craven Cottage.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisted
Verb
  • Missteps by the opposition also smoothed the path for the party’s ultimate takeover of the state.
    — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Over the course of a month, our testers smoothed these lotions all over their body, taking notes on ingredients, texture, and efficacy in addressing their skin concerns.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of smoothed

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“Facilitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilitated. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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