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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
Finding short fragments of DNA less than 40 base pairs long is an initial positive indicator of older DNA, but other environmental factors might be at play, according to Elena Irene Zavala, an assistant professor in forensic genetics at the University of Copenhagen.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Some dietary supplements can help with bloating by improving factors like gut bacteria, digestion, and the gut’s protective barrier.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
While the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age, research increasingly finds that factors such as stress, hormonal changes that occur during menopause and immune system function play a role.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
These include a high-precision tracking detector that can simultaneously measure position (10 µm) and time (50 ps), as well as new electromagnetic and hadronic calorimeters that improve energy resolution by factors of ten and two, respectively.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Both factors help keep the night skies delightfully dark.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
UTIs are not contagious but several factors can increase your risk of developing a UTI.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The financial stakes vary according to factors such as household income, age and state.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Some dietary supplements can help with bloating by improving factors like gut bacteria, digestion, and the gut’s protective barrier.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Neutral conditions mean the Pacific isn’t giving the atmosphere a strong push one way or the other, so seasonal weather patterns are more likely to be shaped by other factors, like the Arctic or Atlantic oceans.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
While the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age, research increasingly finds that factors such as stress, hormonal changes that occur during menopause and immune system function play a role.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
These include a high-precision tracking detector that can simultaneously measure position (10 µm) and time (50 ps), as well as new electromagnetic and hadronic calorimeters that improve energy resolution by factors of ten and two, respectively.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Both factors help keep the night skies delightfully dark.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
UTIs are not contagious but several factors can increase your risk of developing a UTI.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The financial stakes vary according to factors such as household income, age and state.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because once Congress delegates by a bare majority and the president signs it, and of course, every president would sign a law that gives them more authority, Congress can't take that back without a supermajority.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Analysts also point out that the global supply of key components such as DRAM chips for consumer electronics, NAND flash chips for SSDs, and mechanical hard drives has all been constrained by the voracious demand from AI data centers.—
,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The apartment complex located near West 12th Street and Fair Park Boulevard is made up of three components, which officials refer to as Madison Heights I, II and III.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in 1991, federal agents charged him with lying and continuing to traffic drugs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trump seems to be approaching China through the narrow lens of trade deals as opposed to a comprehensive, all-elements-of-national-power competitive strategy.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Addressing environmental and material concerns While perovskite materials are relatively affordable, their use of rare elements and lead raises environmental concerns.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, at least 50 members of the Association of University Presses currently publish books in translation every year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The employees are all members of a union local known as University Professional Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The deputies, obsessive fishermen, leaned in to study the lures, to see what kind of man the tackle box belonged to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suspect could be seen cursing, giving the deputies the middle finger and then spitting on one of the men, at which point a Taser came out.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The brand is launching with clean face masks, including hydrogel ones, made with Environmental Working Group (EWG)-vetted ingredients.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Repeat, alternating dry ingredients and milk, until the batter is just mixed.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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