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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
Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Instead of being driven solely by environmental factors like oxygen levels, a lack of competition, and other ecological opportunities may have played a crucial role.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
These factors can affect how air circulates in your home.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
So many factors play into the cost of a new HVAC system.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Whether rates hold steady, move higher or finally begin to drift lower will depend on several key factors that borrowers should be watching closely.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Several factors can cause tomato leaves to curl, and some are more serious than others.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Instead of being driven solely by environmental factors like oxygen levels, a lack of competition, and other ecological opportunities may have played a crucial role.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
These factors can affect how air circulates in your home.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
So many factors play into the cost of a new HVAC system.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Whether rates hold steady, move higher or finally begin to drift lower will depend on several key factors that borrowers should be watching closely.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Several factors can cause tomato leaves to curl, and some are more serious than others.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
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The share of Chinese delegates, meanwhile, has fallen over the same period, as a host of government officials departed.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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If no one clears that threshold, the nominee will be decided at a Republican convention where delegates — not primary voters — make the final choice.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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One of the key components is the VDM 80 actuator joint, a compact but powerful motor that acts as the robot’s muscles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The defining elements are elaborate parades, continuous samba dancing and vibrant costumes — every piece crafted by local samba schools that spend the entire year preparing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Queen Letizia put a nearly two-year-old sandal back in rotation Tuesday at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, receiving representatives from Mamis Digitales in ecru & Other Stories block heels and a red wrap dress from the same label.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Dozens of representatives from local and county government and LGBTQ+ rights organizations attended the flag raising on Monday.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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This is a good day to help family members and show support for them.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Chesser and McFadden noted that sheriff’s deputies serving civil papers have different jurisdiction and authority than law enforcement officers serving a criminal warrant.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The winner will oversee 10,000 sheriff’s deputies that patrol 153 unincorporated communities and 42 of 88 cities that contract for law enforcement services.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Those ingredients stayed, and when Harris joined other aspects came to the front of the story, like going back to her old address and the issue of friendship.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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