nonfactor
noun
non·fac·tor
ˌnän-ˈfak-tər 
: something or someone that is not a factor
especially
: something or someone that does not actively contribute to the production of a result
The passing game suffered most as the wide receivers were mostly nonfactors. —
Chris Dempsey
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Worse yet, Texas’ best player, Dailyn Swain, outside of a key offensive rebound and assist on a Pope 3-pointer that gave Texas its only lead of overtime, was a nonfactor at money time.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Miller is a nonfactor who might not see much playing time even with the current skeleton crew.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Trader had five catches for 81 — his first catches of the season after being a nonfactor through the first seven games.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Mason Geertsen a nonfactor Geertsen was brought in to be an enforcer.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Miller is a nonfactor who might not see much playing time even with the current skeleton crew.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Trader had five catches for 81 — his first catches of the season after being a nonfactor through the first seven games.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Mason Geertsen a nonfactor Geertsen was brought in to be an enforcer.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Nonfactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfactor. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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