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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
Hormonal factors Hormonal fluctuations as part of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and perimenopause can impact emotional regulation, sometimes significantly, according to Dr. Potter.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Photos from the main camera are binned by a factor of four, resulting in final shots of 12.5MP.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 June 2025
Good drainage, a spot in full sun, fertile soil, and adequate space are all factors in successfully growing dahlias in pots.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
More customer satisfaction studies Four other studies by J.D. Power marketing research firm also tracked overall customer satisfaction for banking and credit card digital offerings based on four factors: navigation; speed; visual appeal; and information/content.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Photos from the main camera are binned by a factor of four, resulting in final shots of 12.5MP.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
Noun
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Other city officials were present at the ceremony, including Library Advisory Board delegate John Warren and Stanton Councilmember Gary Taylor.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Eight oil-producing nations of the OPEC+ alliance could hike output by as much as 411,000 barrels per day in July, two OPEC+ delegates told CNBC, continuing a rapid unwinding of voluntary production cuts.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Unlike stocks, which can be valued on the basis of tangible components such a company’s goods and services, bitcoin is considered a store of value, and its price is driven by what others are willing to pay for it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These agents learn from interactions, adapting responses for a more human-like experience, reducing wait times and ensuring consistent service quality. CNN reports that tech companies are introducing early AI agent offerings.—
Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The writer’s death on June 3 was confirmed by his husband, Michael Carroll, and agent Bill Clegg, The New York Times, The Guardian and NBC News report.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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By assessing population data, demographics and neighborhoods can be identified as lacking certain elements.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The new customization center will incorporate renewable energy with built in energy-efficient design elements in lighting, water consumption and overall layout.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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The Daily News has reached out to representatives for Perry and Bloom.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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Set a printing and posting budget and reach out to local representatives to explore options for your content to appear in the remnant ad space.—
Rita Soronen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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American pilsners are based upon German pilsners but can incorporate a wider variety of ingredients, including corn and can be described as falling between a Bohemian pilsner and German pilsner in terms of flavor.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Executive chef Nicolas Piatti sources quality ingredients from across the country to highlight the richness of the terroir and culinary traditions.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Some of the photos were taken of the apartment in 2019 by a Transit American Services Inc. employee, said deputy district attorney Joseph Cannon, who prosecuted the case.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Multiple adults, including the mother, were monitoring the group of children swimming when the boy drowned, deputies said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The least successful team members in each episode endures a final punishment.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The Black Panthers lobbied Stone to replace the two white band members with Black musicians.—
Rob Tannenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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