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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
And much as Vander Heiden observed with breast cancer metastasis to the brain, access to fatty acids was a key factor—specifically, the fatty acid palmitate, whose functions include serving as an energy source and as a component of cellular membranes.
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Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Then there are lifestyle factors that negatively impact skin health, including alcohol, cumulative exposure to damaging UV rays, and stress.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 4 Apr. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, executive producer David Bernad reveals he and show creator Mike White had a backup plan to ensure the show maintains its signature shock factor.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
If lifestyle factors don’t seem to be the culprits—such as caring for a new baby or training for a marathon—she’ll typically do a blood workup to try to figure out what’s going on.
—Ali Pantony, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
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Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Then there are lifestyle factors that negatively impact skin health, including alcohol, cumulative exposure to damaging UV rays, and stress.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 4 Apr. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, executive producer David Bernad reveals he and show creator Mike White had a backup plan to ensure the show maintains its signature shock factor.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
If lifestyle factors don’t seem to be the culprits—such as caring for a new baby or training for a marathon—she’ll typically do a blood workup to try to figure out what’s going on.
—Ali Pantony, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Avoid getting stuck in daily operations—delegate effectively and focus on high-value contributions.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Such industrial excavations risk wiping out untold (and, indeed, as yet unseen) natural wonders, though delegates of the ISA are unable to reach an agreement as to how to curb or monitor them.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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Patterson: Yes, while 'Pause + Renew' targets perimenopause and menopause symptoms, its individual components offer significant benefits for all women.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And the long stainless steel counter can double as a wipe-clean work bench for wrenching on bike components.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The defense pointed to several potential suspects at the home at the time, including Albert, his nephew and their friend, an agent for the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives who had been exchanging flirty text messages with Read.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite still not having an agent, Marshall had her managers secure her a script and even cut the reel for her self-tape herself.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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After the Entrada, there are traces of Teotihuacan’s presence all over Tikal, from royal burials in a necropolis to distinctly Mexican architecture mixed with Maya elements in a complex of residential and ceremonial buildings near the heart of the city.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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On the other hand, there are elements of youth and inexperience that can only be felt in my shows in the past, perhaps my fans can find entertainment in my growth as well.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While some believe Trump's approval ratings will fall on their own without much action from Democrats, others want elected representatives to be doing more.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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In their letter, the three representatives requested extensive information from HUD about its consideration of crypto and the blockchain, including whether the agency had assessed the risks of using the technology.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Still, drugstore conditioners stand out because of their affordable prices, which usually result from more straightforward, less expensive ingredients compared to pricier bottles.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Key Ingredients for Watergate Cake Watergate cake calls for a few pantry staples and some surprising other ingredients for its flavor and fluffy texture: White cake mix: Use your favorite brand.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sherman put his singing and acting career on hold and transitioned into working as a paramedic and later a technical reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department and a reserve deputy sheriff with the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Department.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Earlier Tuesday, Mastro, whose record of championing conservative causes in court resulted in the City Council blocking him from becoming Adams’ corporation counsel last year, made his first official appearance as first deputy at a City Hall press conference with the mayor.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Gone is Team Ivy versus Team Karen, and with it, the battle between a seasoned Broadway ensemble member and a newbie from Iowa.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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