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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Nembhard is an underrated facilitator, capable of facilitating, too.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The fact that Trump’s trade war has the leaders of Tokyo and Seoul talking, really talking, to each other despite historical disputes — and with China in the facilitator’s role — demonstrates how Trump continues to kick economic ball after ball into Beijing’s net.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The research also spotted the facilitators accessing services that offer AI programs that can conduct mock interviews and provide tips on how to improve.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The city should act as a facilitator and neutral partner when disputes threaten the vitality of our commercial districts.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The fact that Trump’s trade war has the leaders of Tokyo and Seoul talking, really talking, to each other despite historical disputes — and with China in the facilitator’s role — demonstrates how Trump continues to kick economic ball after ball into Beijing’s net.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The research also spotted the facilitators accessing services that offer AI programs that can conduct mock interviews and provide tips on how to improve.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The city should act as a facilitator and neutral partner when disputes threaten the vitality of our commercial districts.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 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 1 Jun. 2025.
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