COMPONENTS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

components

noun

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as in factors

one of the parts that make up a whole each set is composed of several distinct components

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Recent Examples of components The approach applies manufacturing practices to research and development, allowing engineers and machinists to modify components and processes quickly as designs evolve. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 The lack of spec components in Hypercar was definitely a factor when Ferrari chose those rules for its 499P, as well as Toyota with the GR010 (now TR010) and Peugeot with the 9X8. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 The rest of the UltraSlim, including the compressor, condenser, and nearly all the interior components, sit outside the window. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Hardware prices across the board have risen, driven by soaring costs for components, especially memory and storage, as power-hungry AI servers suck up most of the capacity. — Kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 However, this series captures the components that made the original so timeless, while allowing the titular character to transcend her small town and connect with other young women with special abilities across the globe. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 The development is the largest job-creation project in Maryland in more than ten years and will build components of nuclear submarines and support the Navy's mission. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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The other two judges, Kelly and Tymkovich, concluded the NCAA made a sufficient showing under the factors governing stays pending appeal, including on the merits and irreparable harm.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Lenders may also consider other factors, such as your employment history and existing debt, when evaluating your ability to repay the loan.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of factors

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Keery is one of the latest Stranger Things cast members to come to the New York stage, following Gaten Matarazzo, Maya Hawke and more.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was at the Six Flags park with several family members to celebrate his niece's birthday and was sitting beside his niece when he was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster, a relative told ABC News.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of members

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Per Degroote, who’s been in the unscripted business for over two decades, one of the key ingredients for a format’s success today lies in audience participation.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The restaurant open since 1992 that now has four locations — SouthPark, uptown, Ballantyne and Winston-Salem — combines seasonal, Southern ingredients and European culinary techniques.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of ingredients

Noun

That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
And above all, there are a lot of elements that can disappear overnight due to a change in technology.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

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