factor (in or into or out)

verb

Definition of factor (in or into or out)next
as in to allow (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor (in or into or out)
  1. figure out
  2. deduct
  3. scale
Verb
  • Now, as a gel, the researchers had to figure out how to transform it into a liquid.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Part of our work is figuring out how to close the gap between the scale and the numbers and the awareness.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of figure out
Verb
  • Typically offered through your employer, this serves as additional coverage in which costs are deducted directly from your paycheck.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Under the bill, once a court ruling is final, the money could be deducted from family allowances and housing aid.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of deduct
Verb
  • Setting a gift cap, agreeing on spending limits with relatives or scaling back hosting are all ways households can manage holiday expenses, in line with the APA’s advice to make a financial plan and reduce spending when necessary.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike the typical, Western beauty origin story — where an entrepreneur launches a specialized startup and scales through venture capital — Fas does not have a single founder.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of scale
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“Factor (in or into or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%20or%20out%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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