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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
According to co-creator Andy Muschietti, who also directed the films, Welcome to Derry will adapt the book's various interludes, which dig deep into Derry's violent history and how its namesake creature factors into it.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Other factors are social, psychological, economic and developmental.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Oct. 2025
Acknowledging confounding factors like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence, the researchers argue that marijuana drove these teens to seek medical care from a primary care physician, hospital or emergency room more than their counterparts.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The financial stakes vary according to factors such as household income, age and state.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Auctions typically have a set starting bid, informed by a number of market factors, as well as low and high sales numbers, estimated ahead of time.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Yamamoto’s role, though, looms even larger on Friday due to two additional factors.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The combination of factors, along with a serious advertising push and ample praise from the automotive media, helped turn the first Lexus into a smash hit, outselling the S-Class, the Jaguar XJ, and the BMW 7-Series in its first year.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Several factors have led to this — primarily, United not qualifying for Europe for only the second time since English clubs were allowed back into UEFA competitions in 1990.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Other factors are social, psychological, economic and developmental.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Oct. 2025
Acknowledging confounding factors like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence, the researchers argue that marijuana drove these teens to seek medical care from a primary care physician, hospital or emergency room more than their counterparts.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The financial stakes vary according to factors such as household income, age and state.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Auctions typically have a set starting bid, informed by a number of market factors, as well as low and high sales numbers, estimated ahead of time.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Yamamoto’s role, though, looms even larger on Friday due to two additional factors.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The combination of factors, along with a serious advertising push and ample praise from the automotive media, helped turn the first Lexus into a smash hit, outselling the S-Class, the Jaguar XJ, and the BMW 7-Series in its first year.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Several factors have led to this — primarily, United not qualifying for Europe for only the second time since English clubs were allowed back into UEFA competitions in 1990.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
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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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Criterion one is mostly addressed through hardware reinforcement and clever engineering, for example, coating internal components in heat-resistant silicone and keeping moving parts to a minimum.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The approach of Feltner integrates education and mentorship as core components of workforce development.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google investors wanted to know how AI summaries and agents are changing how the company makes money from search.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Editing was done by spooling the recording from one reel to another, cutting out the unwanted elements with a razor blade, and cello-taping the remaining tape back together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Later, on June 26, PCC organized a conference call between Shannon, Arielle and Army CID representatives to share updates and establish ongoing communication.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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After an informal question and answer session with several representatives from TCEQ, more than a dozen people stepped to the microphone to deliver comments on the proposal.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some Christian groups in Nigeria, however, have called for more to be done to protect members of their faith, as violence has undeniably affected the nation.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, having some extra small plates around before the big meal is a clever way to keep hungry family members out of the kitchen.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Responding Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, according to the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On July 25, the day before the stabbing, the 7th Probate Court of Emmet County ordered deputies to search for and detain Gille, who was homeless.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Locavore is Bali’s most celebrated fine dining spot, where jungle-to-table tasting menus spotlight native ingredients and inventive technique.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sweet treat's main ingredients include sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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