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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Better yet, have a dedicated facilitator or strategist attend your debriefs with the express goal of mining for IP.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
In contrast with the city council hearings on the draft ordinance, the unscheduled workshop will be led by a facilitator as SIWD and city staff continue to negotiate requirements.
—Esther Sun, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Harden was brought in initially as a facilitator, but with Leonard unable to start the season, he was counted for scoring as well.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 May 2025
However, Gauld picked up a knee injury in the team’s third game of the regular season, leaving reason to wonder if the club could maintain its form without its most important facilitator.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
In contrast with the city council hearings on the draft ordinance, the unscheduled workshop will be led by a facilitator as SIWD and city staff continue to negotiate requirements.
—Esther Sun, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
Harden was brought in initially as a facilitator, but with Leonard unable to start the season, he was counted for scoring as well.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 May 2025
However, Gauld picked up a knee injury in the team’s third game of the regular season, leaving reason to wonder if the club could maintain its form without its most important facilitator.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 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 7 Jun. 2025.
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