facilitator
noun
fa·cil·i·ta·tor
fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər 
: someone or something that facilitates something
especially
: someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision
the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly
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Laura Bowman, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, will be the presenter, and the group facilitator will be Molly Losey, Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Structured discussions, such as family retreats or workshops with an external facilitator, can help navigate sensitive dynamics.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
And defenses are wisely turning Bam Adebayo into a facilitator.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Lee plans to hire additional facilitators to expand the healing center’s client capacity.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Structured discussions, such as family retreats or workshops with an external facilitator, can help navigate sensitive dynamics.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
And defenses are wisely turning Bam Adebayo into a facilitator.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Lee plans to hire additional facilitators to expand the healing center’s client capacity.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for facilitator
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“Facilitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitator. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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