1
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
Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.
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Samuel Indyk, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Leatherman cited pollution in the nearby Tijuana River as the main factor.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined to not be factors in the collision.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
The researchers suggested a biological basis (underlying physical, neurological, or genetic factors) for any association.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
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Samuel Indyk, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Leatherman cited pollution in the nearby Tijuana River as the main factor.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
According to police, speed and driving under the influence were determined to not be factors in the collision.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
The researchers suggested a biological basis (underlying physical, neurological, or genetic factors) for any association.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Rather, the able New York Sen. William P. Seward was perceived as the favorite, despite electability concerns amongst the delegates over his strong opposition to slavery.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The memo warned university delegates and public safety officers — dozens of whom newly have arrest powers — would intervene if protest activity conflicts with school rules.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The 964 was already a pioneering platform, with 85 percent of the car comprising new components compared to its predecessor.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
26 May 2025
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Based on needs, trends, and other data, devices that are cleared for resale go to either wholesale, retail, component harvesting, or scrap.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The agents, most of which are set to be available by the end of 2025, can perform a variety of tasks; one handles sourcing and procurement, while another creates and manages quotes and still another orchestrates stock and handles in-store inventory details.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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When Mission: Impossible began, and Cruise had not yet completed his transformation into a celluloid being whose veins flowed with red carpets, his character, Ethan Hunt, had more modest concerns, like finding moles in the IMF and protecting the identities of undercover CIA agents.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Staking peonies with peony cages offers the plant support and keeps it upright even through the elements.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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Look for heavy-duty materials rather than lightweight covers if the furniture is not located in an area that’s sheltered from the elements (for example, a covered porch or patio).—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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German diplomatic representatives wanted to send the boxes back to the German embassy in Tokyo.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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One often overlooked part of that experience is how representatives sound.—
Michael Shooster,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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What concentration of active whitening ingredients is best?—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Preventives containing ingredients such as chlorantraniliprole are more bee-friendly than other products that are neonicotinoids, such as imidicloprid, says Potter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Noun
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In a related blog post, Microsoft CVP David Weston acknowledges risks of attacks from a confused deputy exposing sensitive functionality, prompt injection, tool poisoning, unwanted remote access, and others.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The 16-year-old driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, deputies said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Here are the 24 cast members of Season 50 and what to know, or remember, about each of them as the long wait until next year marches on.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The charging order statutes nowhere require a debtor to be a current member for a charging order to be effective, only that the distribution still exists.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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