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as in decided
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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as in estimated
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 calculated
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 thought
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 figured
Rather than drag things on and potentially dig himself deeper into a hole, Venditti figured the timing was right to take what money was left and exit gracefully.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Dosunmu figured to have several suitors on the open market, but Connelly came forward with a deal that averages over $22 million per season.
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Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
John’s problem, his brother figured, was a lack of direction.
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Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
But during the third time through the order, the Orioles finally figured him out and hit back-to-back home runs.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Dosunmu figured to have several suitors on the open market, but Connelly came forward with a deal that averages over $22 million per season.
—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
John’s problem, his brother figured, was a lack of direction.
—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
But during the third time through the order, the Orioles finally figured him out and hit back-to-back home runs.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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With his children now grown, Love and his wife decided to sell the home, according to the real estate agency.
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The middle school team was seeking a coach, and Cassie decided to ask their mom to fill the role.
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Global income losses during the 1982-1983 and 1997-1998 El Niños were estimated in the trillions of dollars.
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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If all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in August 2026, and delivery costs will be calculated once the campaign ends (starting at around $12 for US addresses).
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The basis is an index called the CMT — constant maturity Treasury index — calculated by the government.
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Strategic storytelling and thought leadership amplify credibility, helping executive directors spend less time chasing support and more time advancing the mission.
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At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Attorneys for both Machados opted to conduct the screen themselves.
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Whether July 3 brings wedding photos, business news, both or nothing the internet has correctly guessed, Swift’s history explains why fans are leaving room for another reveal.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
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During inference, large language models store computed token relationships in this cache rather than recalculating them with every output.
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Williams says the man was the sole occupant of the residence and is believed to have been in the home illegally.
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Even those believed to be on the guest list appear to know very little.
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“Figured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figured. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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