figure in

verb

Definition of figure innext
as in to solve (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figure in
  1. figure out
  2. deduct
  3. scale
  4. measure
Verb
  • Now, as a gel, the researchers had to figure out how to transform it into a liquid.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Part of our work is figuring out how to close the gap between the scale and the numbers and the awareness.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of figure out
Verb
  • Typically offered through your employer, this serves as additional coverage in which costs are deducted directly from your paycheck.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Under the bill, once a court ruling is final, the money could be deducted from family allowances and housing aid.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of deduct
Verb
  • The answer lies in its ability to move the sound-emitting locations in real time and scale the technology to different display sizes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The project is part of a wider expansion worth more than $74 billion across Arizona and Texas as the company scales up its computing infrastructure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of scale
Verb
  • Success is often measured by events that never happen because dedicated professionals acted to prevent them.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Members praised Robinson’s work but also peppered him with questions, from how the plan’s progress will be measured to specifics on how it will be implemented in classrooms.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of measure
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“Figure in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure%20in. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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