factor (in or into or out)

verb

Definition of factor (in or into or out)next
as in to allow (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for factor (in or into or out)
  1. figure out
  2. deduct
  3. scale
Verb
  • Each of them has to figure out how to continue living life on their own in Bilbao.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Part of me wonders if quarterback Tyler Shough struggles to figure out opposing defenses and then finally breaks through.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of figure out
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  • Under this strategy, a person borrows a set amount from his or her 401(k) account and slowly replenishes the account over time through payments deducted automatically from pay stubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Also, shipping charges are non-refundable, and a restocking fee of $10 will be deducted from the refund.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of deduct
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  • Sustainable Fashion Forum founder Brittany Sierra will also address whether consumer demand can help scale next-generation materials.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The fintech business is focused on scaling with the ambition of reaching unicorn status.
    — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of scale
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“Factor (in or into or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/factor%20%28in%20or%20into%20or%20out%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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