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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
Another factor is the declining availability of publicly available third places such as parks, coffee shops, bars, or community centers—anywhere people can gather that isn’t their home or their workplace.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Being a factor means hitting and physicality.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The critical factor is whether Intel can compete effectively on technology, yields, manufacturing scale, and production economics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Being a factor means hitting and physicality.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The critical factor is whether Intel can compete effectively on technology, yields, manufacturing scale, and production economics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.—
Liz Christy,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Rocket Lab develops small and medium-class rockets, spacecraft and components while also providing launch services, satellite manufacturing, and on-orbit management.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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The device biodegrades in soil within a few weeks or dissolves in water, allowing researchers to recover and reuse the components without hazardous chemicals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
Noun
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During the search for the missing mother and daughter and Fieramusca, FBI agents followed Green.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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What does work is a containment pattern that treats every agent action as an external call requiring authorization at the action level, not the session level.—
Shreyans Mehta,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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This last element is worth unpacking a bit.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Diamonds are in my DNA, and unexpected design elements and object detailing are central to my work.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Following the town hall, which is also expected to be attended by representatives from the state commission, all information will be forwarded to the harbor commission for its consideration, Jurjis said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The Hong Kong government on Tuesday proposed issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for drivers to work for online ride-hailing services like Uber, less than half the amount that industry representatives were hoping for.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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By pairing two of nature’s most beloved, essential ingredients, each transforms the other to create an experience that has to be tasted to be believed.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Fungicides labeled for powdery mildew include products containing the active ingredients chlorothalonil, myclobutanil, and propiconazole.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Edward Randolph is an expert on the workings of the CPUC, having served as deputy executive director of the commission’s Energy Division from 2011 to 2021.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Fiore, 22, the deputy chief of staff for the College Democrats of Connecticut, watched Elliott’s endorsement.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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Sennott, 30, appeared alongside Hacks star Hannah Einbinder, Saturday Night Live cast member Ashley Padilla, Keke Palmer, and Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson on The Hollywood Reporter's Comedy Actresses Roundtable.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The original series took off in popularity during season 5 in 2019, turning cast members such as Higgins, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury into household names.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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