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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
In some cases, triglyceride levels rose by factors of 100 or more.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
She was also required to assess Brown’s mental condition, prior record of convictions and several other factors.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
The birds, the flowers, the trees, the soil—each of these entities had a history that preceded its current state, and each stage of that history was informed by both regeneration and violence, and political and environmental factors that impacted it directly and indirectly.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
A number of factors are driving the current high level of credit card debt.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, there’s a mingling of legal, political, and societal factors.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The very factors that fuel their ambition can also create a sense of isolation.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
She was also required to assess Brown’s mental condition, prior record of convictions and several other factors.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
The birds, the flowers, the trees, the soil—each of these entities had a history that preceded its current state, and each stage of that history was informed by both regeneration and violence, and political and environmental factors that impacted it directly and indirectly.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
A number of factors are driving the current high level of credit card debt.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
While beauty is generally associated erroneously with external physical factors, a balanced state of mind and a healthy body play a huge part in imparting the necessary boost that the body needs to shine and glow.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Beyond regulations, softer factors like lifestyle differences play a role, especially for the younger rich.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, there’s a mingling of legal, political, and societal factors.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The very factors that fuel their ambition can also create a sense of isolation.
—Samantha Dewalt, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
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Mipcom Cannes attracted over 10 500 delegates from more than 100 countries in 2024 and is gearing up to another busy edition.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yet even as many conference delegates voiced confidence that the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050 would be reached, others were quick to point out the obstacles that remained.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this approach, quantum information is encoded in various properties of photons, and computation is performed by manipulating these photonic states using optical components.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Based on performance in all six components, the state assigned an overall performance rating to each district of one to five stars.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Paxton’s interest in Paul’s plight was bizarre, obsessive and so far beyond normal operations at the attorney general’s office that the agency’s top officials struggled to convey their concerns during the hourslong meeting with two FBI agents.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The guild was involved with the WGA action in the States and has struck meaningful deals of late with the likes of the BBC, Netflix and the trade body that represents UK agents.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A shade structure in the picnic area has been ripped away by the elements, and the wear-and-tear from all that play is obvious on other features.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the crumb tray is drying, use the pastry brush to brush away any crumbs on the interior of the toaster and on the heating elements.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Agency representatives did not respond to requests for information about the latest number of people arrested in connection with the Chicago-area operation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The letter was signed by seven other North Carolina representatives.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like his Washington, Bargatze’s Farnsworth regaled a trio of underlings (SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson) with ridiculous yet accurate predictions for the future, in this case of TV.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the simulation wasn’t looking at whether the board members are excited for upcoming events.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That role is now shared between sheriff’s deputies, since the former full-time SRO is on leave.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Saline County deputies on Wednesday arrested a man in the killing of two women from the Bauxite area who were reported missing in July, a Thursday news release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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An effective hair growth solution is less about fancy marketing claims, but formulas rooted in ingredients that can improve hair’s density and fullness while limiting breakage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Such ingredients included cannabis extract and synthetic psychedelics whose effects and safety have not been formally documented or studied.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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