Thesaurus results for FIGURE OUT

figure out

verb

Definition of figure out

as in to solve

to find an answer for through reasoning a book of brainteasers that even a really clever person won't have an easy time figuring out

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Recent Examples of figure out Deborah is a sheltered young woman, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Doctors are increasingly warning that rapid weight loss can strip away muscle mass alongside fat, and figuring out how to protect that muscle is now one of the most urgent questions in obesity medicine. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Zilisch was being described as a phenom before most drivers his age had figured out which end of a race car was supposed to go first. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But the first step in repurposing these byproducts is to figure out exactly what is in them. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for figure out

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Still, the investigation into his murder had seemed to grow so cold that even many close to the events of that night believed the case would never be solved, much less prosecuted.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
While there is no solid evidence that psychics can solve crimes, some law enforcement agencies use them when traditional leads run dry.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of solve

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No matter what, this brand-new defense couldn’t have asked for a better debut, though several questions still need to be answered.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
What Trump should not do is keep testing variations of executive orders against a Supreme Court ruling that has already answered the central question.

— Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of answer

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But this time Holmes unraveled against the Diamondbacks — notably a National League playoff contender — and didn’t make it through the fourth inning.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Alex Cooper seems intent on unraveling some of the current relationships that have helped underpin her production company, Unwell.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of unravel

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All eyes now turn towards negotiations between Iran and Oman expected to resolve how ships cross Hormuz.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
And while Ukraine has begun to resolve navigational issues with its missiles, such as the Flamingo, those weapons are still not as accurate — or as stealthy — as their Western analogues.

— Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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