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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors (in or into)
  1. considers
  2. regards
  3. anticipates
Verb
  • To construct one, mediators will have to incorporate what each party considers essential.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Begin with a classical model that considers revenue, closing probability and available sales resources.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Beijing regards democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Forza was trained by Brian Myers, Bear Bronson and Pat Buck and regards herself to be a lawn gnome aficionado.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of regards
Verb
  • Bank of America anticipates the payroll growth figure to come in slightly lower, at 80,000.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The project anticipates bringing 1,000 jobs to Olathe, and an additional 13–20 employees hired for the first 10 years, according to the bond application.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 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 16 Aug. 2026.

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