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

factor (in or into)

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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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If Caballero continues struggling, the Yankees have to at least consider whether Volpe can fill a utility role.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
And considering power, price, and popularity, the PlayStation 5 (whether base, all-digital, or Pro) is the best option for most gamers.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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Facing inflation on multiple fronts, market expectations regarding the ECB, the Fed, and the Bank of England have diverged significantly.

— , CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Despite all the resources dedicated to combat terror, the question regarding the likelihood of another 9/11 style attack, just like Pachtman vividly remembers 25 years ago, remains.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

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Enciso can be the bustling out-ball, the tenacious, front-footed defender and provide the moments of individual brilliance to get Ipswich out of the relegation trouble many anticipate.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Rather, the neural signals associated with threat detection and pain were most acute when people were merely anticipating the test.

— Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

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