factor (in or into)

verb

Definition of factor (in or into)next
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)
  1. consider
  2. regard
  3. anticipate
Verb
  • The September window aligns perfectly with annual carrier upgrade cycles, prompting consumers to renew contracts and consider new iPhones.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • During a californium-252 separation campaign in 2015, Delmau considered whether a different solvent extraction technique could eliminate a lengthy step in the process.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Japan’s emperors have long been regarded as descendants of the sun goddess Amaterasu under Shinto beliefs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Hojbjerg, for example, has eight Premier League seasons under his belt and is regarded as a leader.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of regard
Verb
  • Council members anticipate hearing evidence from an independent investigator and other witnesses, said council member LaKeisha Gantt.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • They were handed over to the authorities by security forces in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, on Friday for medical attention and routine checks, and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their families.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipate
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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 14 Aug. 2026.

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