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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Three other reporters had already asked game-specific questions when the microphone was passed to Jones, who was still looking at her notes and trying to figure out what to ask the first-year coach immediately after a heartbreaking end to the season.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But more importantly, West is figuring out her style as any tween would and should—and in front of the entire world, no less.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
As Honor’s stay stretched on, the couple had to figure out how to maintain a life outside the hospital, too.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Offensively, the Jayhawks struggled to figure out how to play with Peterson, who averaged 27 points in those three games with an astronomical usage rate that seemed unsustainable.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But more importantly, West is figuring out her style as any tween would and should—and in front of the entire world, no less.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
As Honor’s stay stretched on, the couple had to figure out how to maintain a life outside the hospital, too.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Offensively, the Jayhawks struggled to figure out how to play with Peterson, who averaged 27 points in those three games with an astronomical usage rate that seemed unsustainable.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Regardless of the format, three concerns have consistently emerged as critical to ensuring the long-term health of the domestic economy and solving the affordability problem.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police remain hopeful that recent advancements in DNA testing, which have been used on evidence collected in Amber's case, and new tips from the public will help solve the case.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Allowing that achievement to unravel through uncertainty or neglect would hand competitors an advantage.—
Diego Marroquin Bitar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Currently, the Police Oversight office allows complainants to resolve more minor complaints, like when an officer is rude, by asking that the officer's supervisor to talk to them about their conduct.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The compensation will be distributed after final approval is granted and after any appeals are resolved.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Figure out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure%20out. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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