FACTOR (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

factor (in or into)

verb

as in to consider

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) you should factor in inflation in making investment decisions

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And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of consider

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That means Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, is coming to the Metroplex.

— Jim Barnes July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
In that case, the city issued 22 subpoenas to financial and social media companies seeking information regarding the two instructors and their associates, according to court documents.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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Some fans will have purchased alternative plane tickets and booked extra hotel nights, anticipating a change that never came.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is anticipated to be more expensive, potentially by $200, driven by rising memory and storage costs.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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