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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
This team approached that issue by modelling all factors associated with supernovas, including the nature of their host galaxies, any dust that may dim their light output, the frequency of these explosions over time, and, indeed, the expansion of the universe, all at once.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The rise in prices during the Iran war offers an opportunity to revisit the factors that contribute to the price at the pump, according to Mahdavi.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Monday was a reminder of what the true limiting factor is for Tottenham right now, the biggest single obstacle between them and survival.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Foul play is not suspected to be a factor in the incident, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The rise in prices during the Iran war offers an opportunity to revisit the factors that contribute to the price at the pump, according to Mahdavi.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Monday was a reminder of what the true limiting factor is for Tottenham right now, the biggest single obstacle between them and survival.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Foul play is not suspected to be a factor in the incident, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Since the credit card disclosures surfaced, Stewart and her delegates have doubled down and pledged to fight on.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The Shortsleeve campaign’s words come as GOP primary opponent Mike Minogue, who won the party endorsement in a landslide victory at the convention with over 70% of support from delegates, continues to snub primary debate challenges from Shortsleeve.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Those downstream margin pressures due to cost increases reflect upstream margin expansion for the memory component manufacturers themselves.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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But, this could be missing a trick as the nitrate contains large amounts of nitrogen, a key component of fertilizer in the first place.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The debate also reflected the broader political moment, with several candidates positioning themselves either as defenders of California’s current direction or as agents of course correction on public safety, cost of living, and trust in government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So, even these magical elements that are not realistic are informed by the research.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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In the United Kingdom, according to Andrew Crisell, talk and music radio brings together the two typical elements of radio content in a mix of information, culture, and entertainment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
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The representative said that the club remedied the citations within 48 hours and passed its next inspection, though the downstairs kitchen remains closed due to renovations.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Elizabeth Gower, a representative for the Dome’s ownership group, opened the call with a brief presentation about the venue and a request that a liquor license be granted in perpetuity, as the company’s current permit with the city was set to expire.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Much of the ingredients will be sources directly from Greece, including olive oil, olives, feta cheese and grape leaves.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The bar menu is divided into Indian regions, each with cocktails inspired by the dishes and ingredients local to that part of the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Pursued by legendary lawman Pat Garrett and his ambitious young deputy, Ross takes refuge at a remote homestead ravaged by diphtheria.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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The deputy then spoke with the boy, who said the water bottle Schuman threw hit him on the side of his stomach and knocked his phone down.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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