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as in delegate
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 component
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 factor
Several projects focus on improving the performance of artificial intelligence, a stated priority for President Donald Trump's second term, or the impacts of environmental factors like climate change.
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Then there’s factors such as spreading out lefthanded hitters in the lineup to offset lefthanded relievers, flexibility for late-game situations and Quatraro’s preference to keep free-swinging batters from being lined up together (the better to avoid a couple fast outs).
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
There are three factors largely behind the problems at Newark Airport: staffing issues with its air traffic controllers, equipment failures linked to outdated technology, and the closure of a runway in need of repairs.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
Others said the length of time a slip is used should not be a factor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Then there’s factors such as spreading out lefthanded hitters in the lineup to offset lefthanded relievers, flexibility for late-game situations and Quatraro’s preference to keep free-swinging batters from being lined up together (the better to avoid a couple fast outs).
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
There are three factors largely behind the problems at Newark Airport: staffing issues with its air traffic controllers, equipment failures linked to outdated technology, and the closure of a runway in need of repairs.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
Others said the length of time a slip is used should not be a factor.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Native American leaders were delegates in 1907 to the state’s constitutional convention.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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There were veiled references to the American positions throughout the conference, though delegates were reluctant to openly criticize the U.S. Later, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of the futility of seeking to turn the clock back to a world that no longer exists.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There’s just so many components of the business that have to be looked at.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 May 2025
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Scopely spent $70 million and seven years, beginning in 2016, trying to figure out the best way to adapt the original board game for a very different experience of gaming on a mobile phone, with a free-to-play mechanic and a strong social component.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The same source suggested to The Athletic that Sanders' refusal to hire an agent to represent him in an official capacity acted as a detriment.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gibbs meets his red-headed real estate agent, Diane (Kathleen Kenny).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence was a major factor in the actors strike of 2023 and the burgeoning technology will remain a key element in next year’s negotiations.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Morality is not a useful element in foreign policy decision making.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The communications function plays the most significant role, of course, but the group should also include internal communications, media relations, digital teams and investor relations representatives.—
Johanna Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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No disrespect to the freezer aisle, but our favorite veggie burger ideas start with fresh ingredients—not prefab pucks.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Swift prefers shadows with creamy textures or hydrating ingredients that won’t dry out mature lids.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Alexandra Shapiro Alexandra Shapiro brings over 30 years of appellate experience to Combs' legal team, having served as the deputy chief of appeals for the United States attorney's office in Manhattan and an attorney-adviser in the Office of Legal Counsel of the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies and marine units assisted with the search and recovery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 May 2025
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What allows this program to shine is its faculty members who foster each of the dozens of students within the Fashion Design Program.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In the wake of the murder, each member of the family retreated into their own private grief.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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