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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
Based on a number of current and historical marketplace factors, Guideline expects sales to rise another 8% in 2026-27, with the addition of a Thanksgiving Eve game and the elimination of the overlapping Monday Night Football doubleheaders to pump another $65 million into the system.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
The best lawn mower height settings to use depend on a few different factors, including the type of grass and the season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Inevitably, for a player like Hackney, the chance of a regular starting place at Everton — which would not be as clear at Tottenham or Manchester United — is likely to be an important factor in any decision.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Unlike the first unit to feature the iconic red dot – 2022's Cine 1 ultra-short-throw laser projector – the Cine Compact 1 follows a similar form factor to the Play 1 and Play 1 Plus.
—Paul Ridden
june 02, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
The best lawn mower height settings to use depend on a few different factors, including the type of grass and the season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Inevitably, for a player like Hackney, the chance of a regular starting place at Everton — which would not be as clear at Tottenham or Manchester United — is likely to be an important factor in any decision.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Unlike the first unit to feature the iconic red dot – 2022's Cine 1 ultra-short-throw laser projector – the Cine Compact 1 follows a similar form factor to the Play 1 and Play 1 Plus.
—Paul Ridden
june 02, New Atlas, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
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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
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While Belarus has not contributed troops to battle, Lukashenko has backed President Vladimir Putin’s war effort by hosting Russia’s nuclear weapons and military infrastructure, as well as producing components for Moscow’s military industries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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While lithium often dominates headlines, graphite is actually one of the largest components inside a lithium-ion battery by weight.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The real payoff is in watching Jackie, along with the actress playing her, slowly molt out of brand protection mode, and the always likable Goldstein is content to accept his role as a mere agent of that change.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Epstein told them to wait, walked over to the agents himself, and returned ten minutes later.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Sabalenka, 28, at first seemed to cope well with the elements, showing signs of mild annoyance at 5-3 in the first set.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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At the time, NASA was counting on the Falcon 9 to return its capability to launch humans, and today, NASA is counting on New Glenn as a key element of its lunar ambitions.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Weiss and Bilton were present, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and a human resources representative, according to a source.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Phelan still serves in the House as the representative for District 21 in Beaumont, Texas.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The kitchen teams source 70% of their ingredients from local purveyors, reducing the hotel’s carbon footprint, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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When the skin barrier is healthy, the skin looks calmer, smoother, more luminous and more tolerant of active ingredients, Devgan tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies raided the home and found eight people recovering from cosmetic surgery inside, along with two employees.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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But a comment made by deputy commissioner Bill Daly during the annual State of the NHL news conference with commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday helps illustrate why the issue remains anything but easy for many with a stake in tournaments such as the 2028 World Cup.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Washington — The House approved an effort on Thursday to send fresh assistance to Ukraine after a few Republican members joined with Democrats to force a vote on the issue.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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With Fairfield High’s graduation set to be held Friday, community members started a petition calling for it to be moved to a new location.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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