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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
Finances are tight, but United can contemplate another signing because of a few factors.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Therefore, any evacuation decision would need to include factors beyond a hurricane’s category.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Consumers should consider factors like availability, speed, price, contract terms, and customer service.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
One of the key factors behind the dampened energy is the ongoing trade war, ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Therefore, any evacuation decision would need to include factors beyond a hurricane’s category.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
Consumers should consider factors like availability, speed, price, contract terms, and customer service.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
One of the key factors behind the dampened energy is the ongoing trade war, ignited by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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One by one, delegates at the United Nations expressed support for a new panel of scientists who would advise countries on how to address chemicals and toxic waste.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the Honolulu convention, delegates unanimously passed a resolution to advocate for this federal incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Be careful to navigate around these components and move slowly when cutting anything with a mix of hard and soft textures, Rade Vukmir, MD, professor of clinical emergency medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, tells SELF.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Aug. 2025
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To get the full credit, at least 50% of the battery’s components must be produced or assembled in North America.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Flood insurance is available through your company, agent or the National Flood Insurance Program.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Florida Keys deputies arrested a Miami man on DUI and child neglect charges Wednesday who identified himself as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, according to the sheriff’s office.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Creating Demi was not as simple as halving each element.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, cooking methods like baking, boiling, and mashing don’t usually add these elements.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The highest residential sale ever recorded in Pebble Beach, along the Central Coast, stands at $45 million, according to a representative of Sotheby’s.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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According to the representative, staff, vendors and crews are frequently reminded to minimize noise and they are encouraged to carpool or taxi to and from the property.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With just a few ingredients, this casserole comes together easily.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Turmeric's active ingredient, curcumin, may offer several skin health benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the girl turned to walk away, the deputy then tried to grab her hair, Muir said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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Ming spent nearly nine years with the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, serving as a training officer and acting sergeant in addition to being a deputy.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Though the feature is opt-in only and just viewable by select users, the feature has sparked concern from advocacy groups and members of Congress.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, members of the JFL creative development and festival programming teams were involved in the selection process.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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