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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
All those factors ultimately proved enough.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Experts say factors that impact fall foliage include steady rainfall during spring and summer, and cool nights in the early fall.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
People are also very concerned about quality, even though most are satisfied with their own specialists and care providers, there are several administrative inefficiencies that people are concerned about and other factors.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
While consumer boycotts have played a role, company leadership has also cited competition from Amazon and Walmart as factors in its decline.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the challenges ahead is the alignment of external factors.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Many factors can influence how well or quickly your piercing heals.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
When combining all these factors, the index found Norway topped the list.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Lifestyle factors and preexisting conditions can also alter the data.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Experts say factors that impact fall foliage include steady rainfall during spring and summer, and cool nights in the early fall.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
People are also very concerned about quality, even though most are satisfied with their own specialists and care providers, there are several administrative inefficiencies that people are concerned about and other factors.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
While consumer boycotts have played a role, company leadership has also cited competition from Amazon and Walmart as factors in its decline.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Among the challenges ahead is the alignment of external factors.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Many factors can influence how well or quickly your piercing heals.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
When combining all these factors, the index found Norway topped the list.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Lifestyle factors and preexisting conditions can also alter the data.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
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More than 300 full and non-voting delegates of the powerful Central Committee will gather in Beijing for the closed-door plenum, one of seven meetings typically held within five years, between party congresses.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Inflation has been a key focal point among delegates at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings this week.—
Chloe Taylor,Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rockets and satellites were historically mostly built in massive, sterile places where engineers in Tyvek suits moved cautiously around intricate components.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The important components to remember with this offer is that your initial $5 bet must be on a market that has odds of -500 or longer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bennett Lawson, who represents the 44th Ward, told CBS Chicago that tear gas was set off when neighbors protested federal agents pulling a construction worker from a home in Lakeview.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Judge Ellis ordered agents equipped with body cameras to activate them during immigration enforcement and public interactions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The tactile elements—dice, pieces, boards—make the experience richer and more social.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The jacket’s angular collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, as well as crisp black lines running down the arms are other elements to get excited over.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Kroll Settlement Administration, the settlement fund covers attorney’s fees and expenses up to $200,000, service award to class representatives up to $3,000 and settlement administration costs, which are still to be determined.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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While Coca-Cola had not issued a formal announcement about the return of the low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, company representatives reportedly confirmed the news during the recent National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Chicago.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s not a question that's a negative experience for a child, and at the same time, all members of the family deserve opportunities for healing.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Saturday was never an auspicious day for a funeral, and if it was held on Sunday, nine members of the family would die.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Miller’s ballot, the witness section was signed using her mother’s name, deputies said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was headed by Khlopin, a specialist in the chemistry of radioactive materials, who was to be assisted by two deputies—Vernadsky, whose area was geology and mineralogy, and Abram Ioffe, the country’s leading nuclear physicist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pause exfoliants and retinol If your skin is not accustomed to cold or dry conditions, don’t use exfoliants or retinoids during your trip, since these ingredients can cause irritation and dryness.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label or in the quantities mentioned.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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