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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
Other factors determine body temperature, such as time of day (cooler earlier in day) height (the taller, the colder as heat spreads) and weight (heavier is warmer).
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Breaking down the trillion-dollar risk posed by climate change 04:02
Other factors also are contributing to the pricing pressures, including politics.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
External factors can also drive job search rejection.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Those factors are also why designer Sivan is captivated by and employs natural fibers in his collections.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Breaking down the trillion-dollar risk posed by climate change 04:02
Other factors also are contributing to the pricing pressures, including politics.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
External factors can also drive job search rejection.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Those factors are also why designer Sivan is captivated by and employs natural fibers in his collections.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor
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In a conversation ahead of the election to replace him, Harrison strongly defended Biden and stood by the lightning-fast process that saw then-Vice President Kamala Harris receive the support of DNC delegates and become the party's new nominee after Biden ended his reelection bid last summer.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2025
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What began as a small stand from the Dakar Court festival will now spread to a full corner of the room, welcoming a delegation of more than 30 African delegates while reflecting a growing vitality within African film production.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Series Mania Forum, the festival’s industry component, will run March 25 to 27, welcoming over 4,200 professionals from more than 70 countries.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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Key components must include the following: Regular Security Audits One way law firms can increase their cybersecurity is to categorize their technology for recordkeeping and security purposes and to audit them regularly.—
Chad Sands,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The relationship between the Cubs and the Japanese player came into focus during Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, where Wasserman agent Joel Wolfe told reporters that the club had broached the subject of Suzuki potentially waiving his no-trade clause.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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One is focused on the agent, while the other stares at the man being scanned.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rows of small trees and bushes are wrapped snugly in covers to protect them from the elements.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The episode featured all the elements of the new political order.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to a representative for the Philadelphia Eagles outside of regular working hours via email for comment.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Some in the industry — from studio managers to representatives — believe that the company’s senior leadership has done a poor job in training and elevating a next generation of Padawan executives from which to potentially tap a replacement.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Boost your skin’s defenses and amp up hydration with the latest buzzy ingredient.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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This snacking cake is made with less than 10 ingredients, all of which are baking essentials and likely to be in your pantry and fridge.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Srinivas Phatak, Unilever’s current deputy CFO and group controller, will take over as interim CFO.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday night that Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and a political commentator who hosts The Dan Bongino Show, will serve as deputy director of the FBI.—
Zach LaChance,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fact check: No, Sen. Warren didn’t say citizens shouldn’t know about government spending The agency did not, however, refer scores of members of Congress to the IRS to be audited.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The returning cast members put a new spin on several fan-favorite skits and characters, including Wiig’s Dooneese, Rachel Dratch’s Debbie Downer and Murray’s Nick the Lounge Singer.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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