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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 amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Such numbers were likely factors in keeping the Fed on hold Wednesday.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Insurance costs, lawsuits, regulatory pressures — many factors converged.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Over time, these factors can fuel chronic inflammation — the body’s response to injury or infection — creating conditions in the colon that may promote tumor growth and leave lasting changes in the tissue.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
These factors have resulted in a smaller supply of American ships that are available to transport goods.
—Christopher Niezrecki, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
But many factors influence consumer EV purchases — and electricity rates.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Such numbers were likely factors in keeping the Fed on hold Wednesday.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Insurance costs, lawsuits, regulatory pressures — many factors converged.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Over time, these factors can fuel chronic inflammation — the body’s response to injury or infection — creating conditions in the colon that may promote tumor growth and leave lasting changes in the tissue.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions to bond market investors’ expectations for the economy and inflation.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
These factors have resulted in a smaller supply of American ships that are available to transport goods.
—Christopher Niezrecki, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
But many factors influence consumer EV purchases — and electricity rates.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
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In 2018, for example, the bishops conference convened a gathering of 3,000 delegates as part of the Fifth National Encuentro for Hispanic/Latino Ministry.—
Hosffman Ospino,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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Several months later, the two parties met for mediation, but hundreds of barista delegates voted down the economic package proposed by the company in April.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Scaling up production When cast into thin films, these components self-organize into a dense structure that resists swelling with water vapor.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Democrats balked at funding the agency, while other departments are unaffected, demanding changes to immigration enforcement by federal agents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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No arrests were made, but the agents seized cash, records detailing wagers, and ledgers and diaries with betting information.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms The Cape’s 159 rooms, suites, and villas share a sleek Baja aesthetic with concrete, wood textures, and somewhat masculine neutrals paired with sculptural lighting and elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of system elements.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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The smaller crop of talent coming out of the U this year resulted in fewer NFL personnel in attendance; not all 32 teams were represented like in years past, and franchises sent fewer representatives.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
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Legal representatives for Tyler did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the show notes handed to audience members at Marc Jacobs’s Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, at New York’s Park Avenue Armory in early February, the designer included a section titled Credits and Receipts.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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There were 171 passengers and 6 crew members on board the flight, according to the airline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The jury ruled in favor of the musician in all 13 counts, which included both defamation and false light claims from the deputies involved, according to documents filed in the Adams County Common Pleas Court.—
Alexis Martin,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
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By Afroman’s account, the officers left his house torn apart, cut his security video cords, took cash from his home — officials later announced that deputies had merely miscounted the money — and traumatized his kids.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The restaurants source 90% of materials from a 100-mile radius, with a focus on local, seasonal, and organic ingredients, some of which are grown on the property’s own farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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