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factors (in or into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of factor (in or into)
as in considers
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions

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  1. considers
  2. regards
  3. anticipates
Verb
  • Eileen Jones considers the Southern Gothic in cinema and literature.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Exploring the dialogue between Italy’s artisanal heritage and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the event considers how the handmade endures in an era of rapid innovation.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Barry said one issue that is settled regards sewage treatment for the property.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Marsters has one son, Sullivan, with ex-wife Liane Davidson and regards his niece as his daughter.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of regards
Verb
  • Shares have ticked up nearly 2% year to date, and the average analyst price target anticipates the stock will more than double from here.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless of the prevailing side, Uliana anticipates that another appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court could be in the future.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of anticipates
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“Factors (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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