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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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Brent crude was below $92 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate near $89 a barrel, below March levels due to mitigating factors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s really one of the factors that was responsible for Steyer’s campaign not being successful,” DiCamillo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The Corsair was used for the mission because of "proximity and capability factors", Centcom spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said following the rescue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In many cases, it can be a sound strategy, but the right choice depends on several personal factors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Animal behaviour is also influenced by environmental factors and individual quirks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari