as in to consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor (in or into)
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The dispute ended up before the Supreme Court, and Chief Justice John Roberts put that deadline on hold to allow the high court more time to consider the matter.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Legal representatives for Nelly urged the judge presiding over the case to consider delaying the dismissal and holding St. Lunatics accountable for the legal charges incurred.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22) Stuck in the past or anticipating the future?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The previous seasons culminated in all-time excitement at the start of this campaign, which many considered the most anticipated in recent history.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Factor (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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