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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
But mileage isn't the only factor in determining the value of a used car.
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Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
The sponsor, Republican state Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, argued that while the avian flu was a major factor in prices, the cage-free rules played a significant role.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
While more common business factors also came into play, including changing over the Model 3 sedan early in the year, the company likely lost some business in California as a result of the active role Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk played in the US election.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The Colliers Index measures the health of Nashville's commercial real estate market based on economic factors including job growth, rental occupancy, population growth, rental rates and gross domestic product.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
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Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
The sponsor, Republican state Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, argued that while the avian flu was a major factor in prices, the cage-free rules played a significant role.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
While more common business factors also came into play, including changing over the Model 3 sedan early in the year, the company likely lost some business in California as a result of the active role Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk played in the US election.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The Colliers Index measures the health of Nashville's commercial real estate market based on economic factors including job growth, rental occupancy, population growth, rental rates and gross domestic product.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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In a conversation ahead of the election to replace him, Harrison strongly defended Biden and stood by the lightning-fast process that saw then-Vice President Kamala Harris receive the support of DNC delegates and become the party's new nominee after Biden ended his reelection bid last summer.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2025
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What began as a small stand from the Dakar Court festival will now spread to a full corner of the room, welcoming a delegation of more than 30 African delegates while reflecting a growing vitality within African film production.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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The descent element will be one of three main components of Argonaut.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, that's only one component to how Americans are feeling about the broader economy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The relationship between the Cubs and the Japanese player came into focus during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, where Wasserman agent Joel Wolfe told reporters that the club had broached the subject of Suzuki potentially waiving his no-trade clause.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sports Listen to this article 1 of 24 Originally Published: February 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM EST Most Popular Most Popular Federal agents are rounding up migrants in Florida, but specifics are spotty.—
Stephen M. Dowell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The two paintings contain few elements that might signal a tree – a concentration of lines near the center, lines that could be branches or a central trunk and lines that could indicate the ground or a horizon.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump took office last month at a time of persistent pessimism among Americans, with an average satisfaction score across key elements of U.S. life hovering at just 38%.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Kid Rock's representative did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The prosecutors are motivated by a desire to improve wages and working conditions in a notoriously grueling job, union representatives said.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And the top-shelf ingredients also lend themselves to top-shelf prices, with gourmet chocolates averaging out at $2 apiece.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The homemade sauce in this recipe is full of ingredients like maple syrup, orange juice (and garlic!), for a tangy-meets-sweet flavor that is just to die for.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sheriff’s deputies were first called to the church about 2:45 a.m. Saturday for had been reported as a break-in.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said on social media that its deputies were dispatched for reports of gunfire at around 7:30 p.m. Monday night.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, argue Musk and other members of the Department of Government Efficiency are not authorized to access the Treasury Department's central payment system and could jeopardize the security of confidential information.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Head over to Kansas City member station KCUR for the best experience.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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