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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
When shopping for yourself or your family, keep these factors in mind to avoid compromising food quality.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Several factors contributed to largesse for Zaslav, who has been running the debt-laden company for four years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In the latter, judges are allowed to consider other factors, including the character of the defendant.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Without clarity, these factors often lead to confusion, delays, or unnecessary costs.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
In contrast, this novel method depends on the path a quantum system takes rather than on unstable external factors.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Eating certain foods and limiting others can help, along with other lifestyle factors.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot said the state identified factors behind price spikes, but stopped short of blaming oil companies for price gouging.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
State law allows the Siting Council to consider a variety of factors in its decisions, including a project’s impact on agriculture, forests and scenic areas, as well as its potential impact on air and water quality.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Several factors contributed to largesse for Zaslav, who has been running the debt-laden company for four years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In the latter, judges are allowed to consider other factors, including the character of the defendant.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Without clarity, these factors often lead to confusion, delays, or unnecessary costs.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
In contrast, this novel method depends on the path a quantum system takes rather than on unstable external factors.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Eating certain foods and limiting others can help, along with other lifestyle factors.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
California's Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot said the state identified factors behind price spikes, but stopped short of blaming oil companies for price gouging.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
State law allows the Siting Council to consider a variety of factors in its decisions, including a project’s impact on agriculture, forests and scenic areas, as well as its potential impact on air and water quality.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
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James Jack’s 1775 ride from Charlotte to Philadelphia to deliver the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence to congressional delegates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Attendees, including some who had been chosen as convention delegates in the previous week, lined up to talk them after after the speeches.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Specialized teams were conducting evaluations of concrete and metal components.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In other instances, China directly supplies Iran with Western or Chinese technology components that are found in Iranian drones used against US military installations and economic interests in the Gulf, as well as on Russia’s battlefield in Ukraine.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stricter rules were imposed on documentation required for sponsors, border agents started pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport before transferring them to shelters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement started arresting some sponsors in the middle of the release process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Following the deadly shooting of two Americans by immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this year, congressional Democrats have opposed funding ICE and CBP without policy changes, but the two parties have been unable to reach an agreement on reforms.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although Lee opted to not watch in person Wednesday, other Hornets representatives sat courtside.—
Alex Zietlow
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pay increase would help Legislature Scott Maxwell hit the nail on the head with his March 29 column advocating for a pay increase for Florida state senators and representatives.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The other nine members of the inaugural class earned automatic inductions as the nine former players who have had their jersey numbers retired by the team.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Michigan State Police Forensic Team, K-9 team and Michigan State University Anthropology Unit assisted the responding deputies at the scene.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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At that point, Wise County deputies searched the FedEx truck for Athena but did not find her.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stir together the first four ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheeses.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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