factor (in or into)

verb

Definition of factor (in or into)next
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)
  1. consider
  2. regard
  3. anticipate
Verb
  • The gamble ended up working out: Culkin has been considered a strong supporting actor contender at the Oscars ever since the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival about a year ago.
    Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Johnson is considered one of the top candidates on the market.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Police are asking anyone with information regarding these two attacks to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The World Travel Awards are often regarded as the Oscars of the travel industry, and earning this title repeatedly demonstrates Guide to Iceland’s consistency in delivering top-tier services.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of regard
Verb
  • Stage 5: Leading In this rare air, organizations will anticipate future AI developments and their potential impacts.
    Chris Stegh, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • How the Public Health Community Prepares for Pandemics Public healthcare experts have been anticipating and planning for a pandemic like COVID-19 for years.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of anticipate
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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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