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as in delegates
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 components
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 factors
The reason behind this movement was a complex combination of the shifting need for resources, population pressures and external political factors.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Trade, rather than automation or other factors, became the major culprit.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Committing to something that’s potentially long term and also having a family, those are factors into these decisions.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Other factors may influence the outcome.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
All of these factors contributed to Colvin’s frame of mind on that fateful day.
—Essence, 15 Jan. 2026
Such disruptions are generally caused by external factors, not carriers themselves, according to David Witkowski, a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, an organization that helps to set global technological standards.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
And all of those factors are setting up for a potential national title run next fall.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for factors
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Lee was picked by county GOP delegates as the candidate for the seat that had been held since 2010 by fellow Republican Stephen Handy.—
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At the Republican convention in mid-May at the Mohegan Sun casino, candidates need 15% of the convention delegates to qualify for the August primary.—
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Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.—
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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.—
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Thousands of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon to protest federal immigration activity after agents were involved in two different shootings this week, one that left a woman dead in Minneapolis and another that wounded two people in Portland, Oregon.—
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Some who marched carried signs of Good as well as others who have been killed by ICE agents or died while in ICE custody.—
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
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At the time, representatives expressed both support and concern over the bill.—
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Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for the actor and to Mediaplanet.—
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Per the Haslet city code, council members are entitled to a minimum of one item listed on each council meeting agenda, which the mayor is in charge of putting together.—
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Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.—
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The sheriff’s spokesperson said deputies found in the wagon 18 large strands of copper wire that belonged to the transit service, along with burglary tools used in these thefts.—
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According to the criminal complaint, a 14-year-old girl told deputies July 28 that a man approached her at the pool in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue North and made comments about wanting a girlfriend.—
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With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.—
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Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.—
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“Factors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factors. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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