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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
Climate change is also holding more moisture in the air, leading to heavier rainfall — which scientists say is another factor in destabilizing certain slopes.
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Six Flags reported a net loss of $100 million in its second quarter, with officials citing bad weather, including hurricanes and heat as a contributing factors.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Scientists have documented how some types of events are becoming more common due to climate change, but another factor is that more people live on the coast and near forests — places already at risk for hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
While there are many factors contributing to Netflix's golden status, its shows are likely the main protagonists.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Six Flags reported a net loss of $100 million in its second quarter, with officials citing bad weather, including hurricanes and heat as a contributing factors.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Scientists have documented how some types of events are becoming more common due to climate change, but another factor is that more people live on the coast and near forests — places already at risk for hurricanes, wildfires, and other disasters.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
While there are many factors contributing to Netflix's golden status, its shows are likely the main protagonists.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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The event is spearheaded by Cannes delegate general Thierry Frémaux, in his other role as head of the Institut Lumière, who posed the question asking for an update on the status of Mann’s Western projects.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Inflation has been a key focal point among delegates at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings this week.—
Chloe Taylor,Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the look and feel (LOTS of orange decor and side-burns), directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes nailed other era-specific components like the exaggerated way talk show guests present themselves (the psychic!—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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And because the piano’s many components are domestically sourced, Steiner said tariffs haven’t impacted them significantly.—
Joel Williams,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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But the lack of transparency and due process are similar, and there are few to no guarantees of the safety of people whom ICE agents remove, often without identifying themselves, and move around without notifying the family or lawyers of the detained.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, was one of the first people to publicly condemn the selection of Bad Bunny, going as far as threatening that ICE agents would be present at the Super Bowl next year.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nobody Wants This is a tougher case because its leads, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, are just so charming and many of its observations about love and family are just so spot-on that weaker elements can get lost in the froth.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s another element of the current concern regarding due process that relates to the fate of poor Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to representatives for Greene by email to comment on this story outside of normal business hours.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Ferguson, Beatrice and Eugenie for comment.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For example, your soup might include a couple of vegetables but lack ingredients that add bulk, flavor, and protein.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is further demonstrated by the concentration of Mānuka honey Aunu is using in conjunction with complementary ingredients.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The couple reportedly returned to the campsite as an ambulance was taking their children away to a local hospital to receive medical care, and deputies at the scene arrested them there, according to WKRC.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The deputy marshal was in stable condition, according to the agency.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rikishi, a member of the iconic Anoa'i wrestling dynasty, is one of the most popular stars of the Attitude Era.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Joining the double-digit club of SNL cast members, season 51 marks Mikey Day’s tenth season with the production.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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