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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factor
Medical factors In a separate interview, Dr. Philip Rabito, an endocrinologist in New York City, said this reaction, called telogen effluvium, is a stress response to weight loss that affects the hair follicle.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Another potential factor in Yamamoto’s struggles: He has recently been forced to pitch on less rest between starts.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Jackson's development could be a major factor in this team's trajectory going forward, especially with teams already having to worry about Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby.
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—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
With episodes that last barely a minute, this form of mini-entertainment owes its newfound popularity to various factors, including our ever-shrinking attention spans.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Another potential factor in Yamamoto’s struggles: He has recently been forced to pitch on less rest between starts.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Jackson's development could be a major factor in this team's trajectory going forward, especially with teams already having to worry about Kelsey Plum and Dearica Hamby.
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—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
With episodes that last barely a minute, this form of mini-entertainment owes its newfound popularity to various factors, including our ever-shrinking attention spans.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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But signs the union was struggling to coalesce around a candidate became apparent earlier this week when no resolution was brought at the final delegate assembly before early voting begins on Saturday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Trying to build culture and delegate at the same time?—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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All three of the index's components — current sales conditions, sales expectations in the next six months and buyer traffic — fell month over month.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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One of the components in the Tenant Bill of Rights is the formal dispute resolution process.—
Steve Osunsami,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Matsuoka began his media career at International Creative Management in Los Angeles as an agent trainee and has since spent his career bridging Hollywood and the Japanese film and television industry.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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Boelter's wife, Jenny, is listed as the resident agent for the company, according to business filings.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
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By assessing population data, demographics and neighborhoods can be identified as lacking certain elements.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The new customization center will incorporate renewable energy with built in energy-efficient design elements in lighting, water consumption and overall layout.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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Uber and Lyft representatives blasted the ordinance, while a crowd with the Chicago Gig Alliance organized by the Service Employees International Union Local 1 and Mechanics Local 701 packed the room and loudly chanted throughout the hearing.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Guests visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be able to find reservations across the parks more easily thanks to a slew of new features launched this June, a Disney representative confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Independent testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
20 June 2025
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Among the most striking findings was the presence of water — one of the key ingredients for Earth-like planets — even in such a hostile environment.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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Some of the photos were taken of the apartment in 2019 by a Transit American Services Inc. employee, said deputy district attorney Joseph Cannon, who prosecuted the case.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Multiple adults, including the mother, were monitoring the group of children swimming when the boy drowned, deputies said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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In 1976, Misericordia expanded its operations to the former Angel Guardian Orphanage, on 22 acres in West Ridge, with Connelly, 39 children and 35 dedicated staff members moving there.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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An analysis by the Committee to Protect Journalists found that attacks against members of the media there are on the rise.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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