as in to consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor (in or into)
Verb
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The group considers how skilled members of Congress are at moving their agenda items forward.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026 -
Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Lisabeth Pérez Castle, the city’s independent monitor, said in a statement that the vague new approach to discipline does not clearly explain how safety officials will comply with city laws regarding the monitor’s oversight.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Kardashian’s ex, Tristan Thompson, sat down for an hour-long interview on her Khloé in Wonderland podcast to leave no stone unturned regarding their former relationship and current co-parenting partnership.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The Washington Examiner also contacted Democrats, elected or otherwise, who are anticipated to run for their party’s 2028 presidential nomination, including Govs.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Factor (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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