as in solved
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 figured out
Years later, Carrie figured out what had happened and kidnapped Milo in the hopes that forcing Peter and Marissa to reveal the truth might get her son back.
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
And yet, Goldman is also quick to acknowledge that none of those strategic maneuvers would matter much if the show’s creative team hadn’t also figured out the formula for making a live show that appeals to 2025 audiences, particularly the hard-to-reach Gen-Z crowd.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Attorneys figured out months ago what percentage of any settlement or jury award each plaintiff should receive, because those dollar figures were part of the mediation and settlement negotiations, Stirata said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
But now the land won’t be turned into condos, and kids can come learn about how a civilization here hundreds of years ago figured out how to fish more efficiently than anyone else in the world.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Hooga is figured out how to offer a leading red light therapy product that’s practical, affordable, and of the highest quality.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But even from jail, Mendoza figured out how to control her.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The city agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the buildings, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out redevelopment plans for the space.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
So there’s a lot that needs to get figured out before that conversation even happens.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
And yet, Goldman is also quick to acknowledge that none of those strategic maneuvers would matter much if the show’s creative team hadn’t also figured out the formula for making a live show that appeals to 2025 audiences, particularly the hard-to-reach Gen-Z crowd.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Attorneys figured out months ago what percentage of any settlement or jury award each plaintiff should receive, because those dollar figures were part of the mediation and settlement negotiations, Stirata said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
But now the land won’t be turned into condos, and kids can come learn about how a civilization here hundreds of years ago figured out how to fish more efficiently than anyone else in the world.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Hooga is figured out how to offer a leading red light therapy product that’s practical, affordable, and of the highest quality.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But even from jail, Mendoza figured out how to control her.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The city agreed to help remove legal blocks to the razing of the buildings, including possible landmark designation, once the hotel company figured out redevelopment plans for the space.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
So there’s a lot that needs to get figured out before that conversation even happens.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
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That problem can’t be solved as quickly, but a city spokesperson said new signs indicating that option is available to visitors have been ordered and will be installed as soon as a vendor finishes making them.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Worried that someone might get stuck in the elevator, Jorgie Ramos, who also operates Vice City Pizza in South Miami, decided to shut down the restaurant until the problem was solved.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In solving an 80-year-old chemical mystery, the researchers have not only answered a long-standing theoretical question but also expanded the toolbox of modern chemistry.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yet, the season unraveled in 2025, due largely to injuries.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But their plans to get back home have completely unraveled.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trauma teams use time stamps to log when an interventional need has been reported and when it is resolved using in-district and/or community resources.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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People are also pointing out a few plot points that aren’t resolved.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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That one worked out pretty well, though!—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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While her girls napped, Lisa read novels, worked out, and cooked lavish meals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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