figured in

past tense of figure in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured in
Verb
  • Netflix execs no doubt long ago figured out how to tune out the nattering nabobs of negativism, understanding that such scrutiny — from both consumers and the press — is the unavoidable by-product of success.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The thousands of dedicated online retailers gave way to the Amazons and eBays — companies that truly figured out how to reimagine retail using the technology rather than simply take orders on the internet.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But losses can only be deducted by filers who itemize and who kept a record of both winnings and losses, and the deduction is capped at whatever winnings were reported.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Despite all this, Hillsborough retains a vibrancy and passion that helped keep the club going through the nadir of finishing on zero points in the Championship last season after being deducted 18 for financial wrongdoings.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Annual inflation in the country — measured over the 12-month period leading up to July — stands at 66%, according to the Iranian Labour News Agency (ILNA).
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This adds up to one the worst housing markets in decades, as measured by housing starts and turnover.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The uncharismatic leader may be less inspiring but more measured; less visionary but more realistic; less emotionally contagious but calmer; less certain but better calibrated; less interested in attention but more interested in execution.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • So all of these flooring materials and all of these counter materials are calibrated and specifically chosen to function as grip equipment for uplighting.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Figured in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figured%20in. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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