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as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another
at the auction the high bidder for the painting was actually a factor for a wealthy art collector
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as in components
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
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Recent Examples of factors
The reason behind this movement was a complex combination of the shifting need for resources, population pressures and external political factors.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Trade, rather than automation or other factors, became the major culprit.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Committing to something that’s potentially long term and also having a family, those are factors into these decisions.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Other factors may influence the outcome.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
All of these factors contributed to Colvin’s frame of mind on that fateful day.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Such disruptions are generally caused by external factors, not carriers themselves, according to David Witkowski, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, an organization that helps to set global technological standards.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
And all of those factors are setting up for a potential national title run next fall.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Trade, rather than automation or other factors, became the major culprit.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Committing to something that’s potentially long term and also having a family, those are factors into these decisions.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Other factors may influence the outcome.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
All of these factors contributed to Colvin’s frame of mind on that fateful day.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Such disruptions are generally caused by external factors, not carriers themselves, according to David Witkowski, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, an organization that helps to set global technological standards.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
And all of those factors are setting up for a potential national title run next fall.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
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Lee was picked by county GOP delegates as the candidate for the seat that had been held since 2010 by fellow Republican Stephen Handy.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the Republican convention in mid-May at the Mohegan Sun casino, candidates need 15% of the convention delegates to qualify for the August primary.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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The YouTuber stripped each console to its core components.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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The announcement explains that the mini fridge’s internal electrical components can short circuit, igniting the plastic.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to protest federal immigration activity after agents were involved in two different shootings this week, one that left a woman dead in Minneapolis and another that wounded two people in Portland, Oregon.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some who marched carried signs of Good as well as others who have been killed by ICE agents or died while in ICE custody.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Learn what materials, color schemes, and design elements go with what style and how to incorporate them into your kitchen for ultimate warmth, comfort, style, and function.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of the main elements in creating a comfortable environment for guests in your home is nailing the perfect thermostat temperature.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the time, representatives expressed both support and concern over the bill.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for the actor and to Mediaplanet.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Per the Haslet city code, council members are entitled to a minimum of one item listed on each council meeting agenda, which the mayor is in charge of putting together.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sheriff’s spokesperson said deputies found in the wagon 18 large strands of copper wire that belonged to the transit service, along with burglary tools used in these thefts.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to the criminal complaint, a 14-year-old girl told deputies July 28 that a man approached her at the pool in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue North and made comments about wanting a girlfriend.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Look forward to a blend of ingredients (including rosehip, sea buckthorn, and pomegranate) that reduces oil, fades dark spots, and increases collagen production.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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These symptoms could be a sign of contact dermatitis, which is often caused by being allergic to ingredients in hair products, or even a scalp condition like psoriasis.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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