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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
But Davion Mitchell’s lack of stature is a factor, with Tyler Herro lacking wingspan at shooting guard.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Preliminary findings indicate alcohol was not a factor, police said.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The specific timeline depends on external factors like regulation.
—Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Socioeconomic factors, cultural barriers, and gaps in awareness continue to influence who ultimately receives a transplant.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Preliminary findings indicate alcohol was not a factor, police said.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The specific timeline depends on external factors like regulation.
—Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Socioeconomic factors, cultural barriers, and gaps in awareness continue to influence who ultimately receives a transplant.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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This latest polling is being released as the 2026 election draws closer and as Republican delegates select nominees for various races at the Massachusetts GOP Convention set for Saturday at the Worcester DCU Center.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But delegates here at CONVERGE LIVE have emphasized that the loss of trust is a dangerous outcome of the war that will take years to rebuild.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Many devices integrate flash storage into their main logic boards and cryptographically pair it with other components for security, a practice popularized by Apple.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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And by the way, there’s a humanitarian component here as well in terms of fertilizer, food, and other aid agencies that need that open for the ongoing crises in Africa.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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The other soldier is accused of having contact with a foreign agent, transmitting information to the enemy and other offenses, according to the indictment.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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In an early morning operation, FBI agents executed arrest warrants across Southern California in connection with federal indictments, according to the agency.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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It’s broken up into elements water, fire, earth and void.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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One element certainly different is Hollywood itself.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Royal Family has spent the anniversary carrying out engagements and remembering the late Queen with a series of online tributes, and a reception for 190 guests, including representatives from many of the late Queen’s charities at Buckingham Palace.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Farideh Sadeghin, who authored The Hot Dog Cookbook, advised shoppers to use meat as a flavor enhancer instead of the main ingredient.—
Hali Smith
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cassandra Hutchison, an aesthetician who gives the treatments at the spa, said the ingredient is intended to repair skin and keep inflammation down.—
Aya Diab,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Blair previously served as one of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’s deputies.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ann-Marie Guglieri, Yale's executive deputy director/chief operating officer of athletics, and Mary Berdo, deputy director of athletics, the second- and third-ranked positions in the department under Chun, purchased a house together in Milford, Connecticut, in June 2018, the deed shows.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Israeli military said Hezbollah members launched an anti-tank missile toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon earlier today.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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By the time Khanna and Massie’s bill came up for a vote, in November, only a single member of Congress voted against it, citing concerns about due process—and that was Representative Clay Higgins, a hard-right Republican.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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