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)
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Technical reliability is a make-or-break factor when considering industrial integration.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The will also states that priority should be given to luxury giant LVMH, L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica or other groups, Reuters reported, adding that heirs should consider other fashion and luxury companies with which Armani's company has commercial ties for a sale.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Police ask anyone with information regarding Londyn's whereabouts to call Milwaukee Police Department District Two at 414-935-7222.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 2008 comedy became one of Rogen's most beloved features and has since been talked about for years regarding a sequel.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Webb regularly shares videos of Kota's antics on social media, but this heartwarming video of Kota's reaction has certainly captured far more attention than anticipated.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Economists polled by FactSet had been anticipating a minor improvement in consumer sentiment from August.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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