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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
Among the factors – beyond the prospect of a hard cap – in sitting out Thursday night’s second round was the Heat already with a packed roster at the moment.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee told CNBC in a Thursday interview that the political waves are not a factor in decision-making, nor would be the naming of a shadow chair.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 June 2025
There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Another factor causing relatively restrictive monetary policy for now is that headline inflation is running at 2.4% to May 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee told CNBC in a Thursday interview that the political waves are not a factor in decision-making, nor would be the naming of a shadow chair.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 June 2025
There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Another factor causing relatively restrictive monetary policy for now is that headline inflation is running at 2.4% to May 2025.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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These delegates serve constituents in non-state jurisdictions like D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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According to his Blue Origin bio, Larson has worked as a teacher in the U.S. Army, and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1968.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Inventory issues are inevitable, so the quality of communication, the creativity of solutions, and the speed of recovery become critical components to the long-term customer experience.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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However, these three agencies are critical components of California’s wildfire response capabilities, from forecasting and forest management to firefighting and disaster relief.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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In many cases, legacy systems can’t easily accommodate these autonomous agents without substantial reengineering.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Six crew members and a gate agent at Charlotte Douglas International Airport were taken to the hospital Friday night after inhaling something, according to MEDIC.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Despite deploying advanced models, the organization lacked the foundational elements for scalable impact.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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As of now, neither Harden nor his representatives have publicly commented on the allegations.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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Once all of the ingredients come together, refrigerate your pitcher, stirring occasionally for several hours.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 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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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on May 26, 2024 deputies responded to the business on the 7100 block of Rancho Mission Drive in the city's suburb of Bellaire, where a couple was staying with their 4-month-old child Brooklyn Fancher.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The Orlando Sentinel revealed Osceola County deputies responded dozens of times to The Eclipse since 2022, suggesting the business’ existence was known long before it was raided by authorities on Aug. 27 of last year.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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