factor
noun
one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation.
are factoring
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present progressiveof factor.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One key reason for the rise in insurance costs is that carriers are factoring in recent disasters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Last week, we reported on tech companies that are factoring AI use into performance reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Rate markets are factoring in fewer cuts this year.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
Unified and other school districts across the state are factoring plans to deal with extreme heat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025
Investors are factoring in rate cuts for next year, but expect them to come more slowly than was forecast a few months ago.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2024
