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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 there may be other factors in play, too, including a worldwide decline in confidence in the United States and its government.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
And this is where the Trump factor could come into play.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
A number of factors that may have contributed to the crash were already known prior to the Times' report.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
This includes using various state and federal databases to find, extract and compile data on costs related to the program, labor, healthcare, unemployment, welfare and other factors.
—Maya Miller, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
And this is where the Trump factor could come into play.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
A number of factors that may have contributed to the crash were already known prior to the Times' report.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
This includes using various state and federal databases to find, extract and compile data on costs related to the program, labor, healthcare, unemployment, welfare and other factors.
—Maya Miller, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Native American leaders were delegates in 1907 to the state’s constitutional convention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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There were veiled references to the American positions throughout the conference, though delegates were reluctant to openly criticize the U.S. Later, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of the futility of seeking to turn the clock back to a world that no longer exists.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the notice, the affected vehicles may have defective connecting rods or crankshaft components in the engine.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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In addition to the audio series, the third season of In the Dark features multimedia components that reflect additional reporting and discoveries.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Gibbs meets his red-headed real estate agent, Diane (Kathleen Kenny).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The same source suggested to The Athletic that Sanders' refusal to hire an agent to represent him in an official capacity acted as a detriment.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Francis funeral less lavish but keeps some traditions Francis wanted a less opulent burial than is traditional for popes and made changes to the church's book on funeral rites, but some of the usual elements remain in place.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Fiction as a Loophole A notable element of the technique is its reliance on fictional scenarios to bypass filters.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Scott Karol, the president of Paul’s company, SP Media Group, said that Voight’s group has met with studio executives, union representatives and state officials to solicit their thoughts.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Stakeholders When an incident goes down, multiple internal and external stakeholders will be involved: employees, customers, business partners, insurers, regulators, government representatives, law enforcement, etc.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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No disrespect to the freezer aisle, but our favorite veggie burger ideas start with fresh ingredients—not prefab pucks.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2025
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The cream is formulated with key ingredients such as arctic marine ferment for improving discoloration and texture, milk thistle and bearberry extract for their smoothing benefits, and pullulan for firming and targeting loose and crepey skin.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The man, however, fled the courthouse before deputies arrived.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The deputy then found that the passenger, a 17-year-old boy, had the loaded ghost gun, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What allows this program to shine is its faculty members who foster each of the dozens of students within the Fashion Design Program.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In the wake of the murder, each member of the family retreated into their own private grief.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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