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
Or marveling that chef/co-owner Ryan Samson actually figured out a way to take the helm from the founders and keep it great and somehow still elevate it.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the most comfortable of offices can feel stuffy from time to time, but the LuckyChap headquarters have that figured out, too.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
Then the startups that raised on vision but never figured out distribution.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the most comfortable of offices can feel stuffy from time to time, but the LuckyChap headquarters have that figured out, too.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
Then the startups that raised on vision but never figured out distribution.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
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Nearly 35 years later, family and authorities are opening up about the impact of the notorious 1991 cold case after it was finally solved.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Learning to thrive in a changing world Fringe-lipped bats have solved the small-predator dilemma by hunting large prey – such as frogs, lizards, birds or rodents – with remarkably little effort.—
Leonie Baier,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rookie Matt Savoie then converted a rebound late in a power play for his 10th career goal, but Beckett Sennecke answered 46 seconds later with a slick wrist shot for his 19th goal — tops among NHL rookies.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Guenther answered right back 60 seconds later with a snap shot from between the hash marks.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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His entire plan is being unraveled.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Netflix shares have surged nearly 22% as the deal with Warner Bros unraveled.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Members of the Denver community are working to help Transportation Security Administration employees who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown and will be working without pay until the shutdown is resolved.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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As part of the lawsuit, Hartsuch claims Board of Medicine rules require that investigations be conducted and resolved within a reasonable time, and that the board knew or should have known that its delays would prevent Hartsuch from working as an ER physician.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
28 Feb. 2026
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In his first interview since abandoning the pursuit, Sarandos told Bloomberg News the decision to drop out had actually been made earlier, based on various bidding scenarios Netflix had worked out in advance.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The audience was previously told that that problem was meant to be incredibly difficult, taking years of expert thinking to resolve, yet it was quickly worked out by Damon’s insightful janitor in just moments.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
1 Mar. 2026
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