FACTOR (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

factor (in or into)

verb

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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And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of consider

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The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a report from the messaging app Kik regarding potential child pornography, Thompson said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The lawsuit aims to become a class action and comes after weeks of fierce criticism and complaints from customers regarding the company’s practices.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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Thousands of apartments have gone on the market in the last couple of years, and there are more in the pipeline, though fewer projects are anticipated in the future.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
The country is investing in more hotels and attractions in capital city Ulaanbaatar, anticipating that number will go up in the years to come.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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