factors

[fak-terz] / ˈfæk tərz /

NOUN

determinant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect cause circumstance component consideration element influence ingredient part point thing

STRONG

agency agent aid antecedent board constituent instrument instrumentality item means portion

WEAK

fixin's makin's part and parcel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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In addition, most earlier trials did not carefully track calorie intake or control for other factors that could influence metabolic outcomes.

From Science Daily

Managing blood glucose and body weight remains essential for people with diabetes, but growing evidence suggests these factors alone do not fully explain the increased cancer risk.

From Science Daily

“There are so many contributing factors ranging from the lack of evolution and true innovation of Musk’s product to the loss of the EV credits,” said Karl Brauer, an analyst at iSeeCars.com.

From Los Angeles Times

As the numbers indicated, factors other than earnings often drive declines in stock prices.

From Barron's

Still, there are plenty of factors to worry about heading into 2026.

From MarketWatch