as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
the figuring of the cost of the car repair was rushed, and so it bears little resemblance to the actual result
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1
as in deciding
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats
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2
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer
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Recent Examples of figuring
Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
To be sure, Republicans wanted to face Crockett in the general, figuring their chances in Texas were better against a progressive Black woman rather than a Presbyterian white man.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
And not with their talented top freshman still figuring things out.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Tate apparently takes his father at his word, barely figuring at all in the two other episodes sent to critics.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Having a hard time figuring someone out?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Some startups, figuring that people might prefer a tangible barrier, offer hardware solutions that introduce physical friction between you and an app.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Stolz kept figuring someone else would try to reel in the leaders.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
In a ruse that, for lack of a more astute reference point here, feels very Don Draper-coded, Rose poses as the dear male soldier who died next to her in battle, figuring why waste the deeds to perfectly decent land, or his name.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
By Cohn’s figuring, 46% of all master’s of fine art students who borrowed exceeded the new $20,500 annual limit in 2019-2020, as did 31% of all master’s of social work students who borrowed.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The truth is, Ricciardo is still figuring everything out.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
To be sure, Republicans wanted to face Crockett in the general, figuring their chances in Texas were better against a progressive Black woman rather than a Presbyterian white man.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
And not with their talented top freshman still figuring things out.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Tate apparently takes his father at his word, barely figuring at all in the two other episodes sent to critics.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Having a hard time figuring someone out?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Some startups, figuring that people might prefer a tangible barrier, offer hardware solutions that introduce physical friction between you and an app.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Stolz kept figuring someone else would try to reel in the leaders.
—CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
In a ruse that, for lack of a more astute reference point here, feels very Don Draper-coded, Rose poses as the dear male soldier who died next to her in battle, figuring why waste the deeds to perfectly decent land, or his name.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring
Noun
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That proved to be a mistaken calculation.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The director has the discretion to use a calculation that could have decreased the amount Noble was ordered to pay, Ferrin said, but Murphy chose not to.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Laporta responded to the crisis by deciding Barcelona could no longer afford Messi, who left for Paris Saint-Germain, and selling off some club assets, including 25% of its Spanish league TV rights for the next 25 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, deciding when to apply for renewal is a challenge.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The findings are part of a broader probe into Khamenei’s alleged overseas holdings, with a Bloomberg investigation estimating a portfolio spanning multiple countries and totaling roughly $138 million in assets across Europe and the Gulf, pending verification of full ownership structures.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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On today’s show, estimating the cost of the Iran war right now.—
Darian Woods,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iranian drone strikes on Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE set a new precedent for calculating the risk of storing information and computing power in the Gulf.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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One of her alternate personalities — the cold and calculating Samantha — joins law enforcement to pursue her father’s killers, while other identities begin to surface with their own motives, seducing and manipulating powerful men as Sylvia’s search for justice veers into vengeance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In particular, her expert ability to cut a trouser or blazer in the most flattering and forward-thinking way.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rather than prescribing exact recipes or telling clients precisely what to eat, Kim encourages thinking in simple nutritional categories.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Europe had famously fallen behind in science advancements by the Middle Ages, and the Spanish ruler’s court purposefully sought out and translated Islamic math, astronomy, and medical knowledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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The math doesn’t work The child care industry faces other challenges.—
Beth Kania-Gosche,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One fan did not agree with those choosing Arsenal.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Contemporary buttermilk is a poster child for the importance of choosing ingredients with care.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But here’s guessing that no one will call it Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Behind the polished facade of the Winchester home lies a web of shocking twists that keeps audiences guessing until the very end.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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