1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in components
one of the parts that make up a whole
price was only one factor in my decision to buy the car
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of factors
Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Humans are exposed to many factors that can influence the development of cancer, including naturally occurring radiation.
—
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
This finding sheds light on an understudied period of ecological history and hints at more environmental factors that could have driven the extinction of species over time.
—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 July 2026
Other Factors That Affect Air Conditioner Performance While a large gap can certainly take its toll on your unit, there are other factors that can play into how well your AC unit cools your home.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Bageesh Bakhshi, senior product manager at Cabot Stain, states that several factors influence recoat frequency, including sun exposure, moisture, climate, and deck use.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2026
Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Shah believes that factors that can impact this include low stomach acid, gut inflammation, high calcium intake along with iron, and thyroid imbalances.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Neighborhoods in the South Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Central Brooklyn are the most susceptible due to a variety of factors including socioeconomic status, higher rates of pollution, lack of air conditioning and less trees.
—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Usa Today,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Humans are exposed to many factors that can influence the development of cancer, including naturally occurring radiation.
—
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
This finding sheds light on an understudied period of ecological history and hints at more environmental factors that could have driven the extinction of species over time.
—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
6 July 2026
Other Factors That Affect Air Conditioner Performance While a large gap can certainly take its toll on your unit, there are other factors that can play into how well your AC unit cools your home.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
6 July 2026
Bageesh Bakhshi, senior product manager at Cabot Stain, states that several factors influence recoat frequency, including sun exposure, moisture, climate, and deck use.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2026
Spending on Medi-Cal has more than doubled over the last 10 years, which the LAO attributes to an increase in costs per enrollee, more enrollees and a greater share of seniors seeking care, among other factors.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Shah believes that factors that can impact this include low stomach acid, gut inflammation, high calcium intake along with iron, and thyroid imbalances.
—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
30 June 2026
Neighborhoods in the South Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Central Brooklyn are the most susceptible due to a variety of factors including socioeconomic status, higher rates of pollution, lack of air conditioning and less trees.
—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
Noun
-
Button Gwinnett didn’t want to be in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress in the summer of 1776, and not just because a heat wave gripped the city and delegates dressed in wool and powdered wigs.
-
But on July 2, 1776, as the mighty British army sailed into New York Harbor, the delegates in Philadelphia's Independence Hall voted yea.
Noun
-
To prevent moisture and body oils from breaking down the internal components (and keep stains and allergens at bay), investing in a quality mattress protector is one of the simplest and most effective ways to extend your mattress's lifespan.
-
Ukraine also struck a plant producing missile components in Russia’s Penza region southeast of Moscow, some 300 miles from Ukraine, Zelensky said.
Noun
-
Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
-
When your workforce includes full-time employees, fractional specialists and AI agents, culture becomes about how work gets done, not who does it.
Noun
-
The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
-
Authorities stopped letting people into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with more than 1,000 sheltering outside the building and some exposed to the elements.
Noun
-
In 1976, there were 18 Black representatives in Congress; today there are 67.
-
Other performers have yet to be officially confirmed by attendees or representatives for Swift and Kelce at the time of publication, though Paul McCartney and Tim McGraw are both believed to have also taken the stage.
Noun
-
Voters have given the go-ahead to add four more members, which some fear could leave the board with one Black member out of nine.
-
KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City.
Noun
-
The woman had been missing since May 25, when deputies took a report of a missing person in the 900 block of Locust Road.
-
Restaurant staff told deputies that Tinucci had been driving the SUV earlier that day.
Noun
-
Simply prepare all of the ingredients one day before, fold over the enchiladas, and refrigerate.
-
It's packed with efficacious skin care ingredients to smooth and firm mature complexions.
Cite this Entry
“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
