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
Since then, political analysts and GOP strategists have pointed to Musk's increasingly polarizing image as a key factor in the loss.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
There are, obviously, data that can - that suggest that perhaps environmental factors may.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
For the few deaths that do happen, evacuation speed is not always a factor.
—Rascal Kemble-Curry, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
The inspiration to dance, or move, may be an important factor that goes further than just inducing the right kind of mood.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
There are, obviously, data that can - that suggest that perhaps environmental factors may.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
For the few deaths that do happen, evacuation speed is not always a factor.
—Rascal Kemble-Curry, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
The inspiration to dance, or move, may be an important factor that goes further than just inducing the right kind of mood.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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After John Kerry’s speech accepting the nomination for president, balloons were supposed to drop from the ceiling onto the delegates below.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sainz was spoken to by the FIA’s media delegate over his language on Friday morning in Bahrain ahead of opening practice at the Sakhir circuit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vehicle parts are the bigger component of the tariff challenge.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The housing for people who meet certain income limits is a component added with input from the community, the presentation says.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the coming years, agents are widely expected to take over more and more chores on behalf of humans, including using computers and smartphones.—
Will Knight,
Wired News,
16 Apr. 2025
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In February, OpenAI launched AI agent tool Deep Research weeks before publishing its system card.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Newsweek reached out to Perry's representative via email for comment on Monday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Merriam-Webster defines dialogue as (among other things) a conversation between two or more persons; an exchange of ideas and opinions; a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ketchup is also a key ingredient for topping our meatloaf and flavoring our baked beans.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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The key ingredients to effective just-in-time inclusion efforts are the right people, at the right time, with the right message, and from the right messenger.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shelley Webb is a supervising deputy in the criminal division of the City Attorney’s Office.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Two men were killed in a shooting near West Palm Beach on Saturday afternoon, deputies said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The administration fired two members of independent agencies, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Uber One members pay $9.99 per month or $96 per year.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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