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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He’s made major strides as a facilitator and a vocal leader in the locker room too.
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Join us for this fascinating look at one of the best education and research facilitators anywhere — the USRA.
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Then in July, talks were stalled when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a key facilitator in the talks, was killed in Iran.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
With Vandersloot as their primary point guard, the Sky no longer need to rely on Lindsay Allen as a facilitator — and Rebecca Allen is an immediate upgrade for the backcourt, standing six inches taller while contributing four times the 3-point production on offense.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Join us for this fascinating look at one of the best education and research facilitators anywhere — the USRA.
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Then in July, talks were stalled when Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, a key facilitator in the talks, was killed in Iran.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
With Vandersloot as their primary point guard, the Sky no longer need to rely on Lindsay Allen as a facilitator — and Rebecca Allen is an immediate upgrade for the backcourt, standing six inches taller while contributing four times the 3-point production on offense.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Facilitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitator. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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