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
In the lab, participants figured out forty-two per cent of the puzzles that showed up in their dreams.
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
But few of them figured out Congress as quickly as Massie, who had grown up in rural Kentucky but earned two degrees in engineering from MIT.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Stormwater captured in dams, reservoirs and spreading grounds figured out to be an amazing 185% of average for this time of year, the county reported.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Wedge heels Damas has figured out how to balance fashion and practicality with footwear.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
That it got figured out so early was the real shock.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The private sector has figured out that people like working from home.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Darlene figured out what to do in real time and kept pushing it further and further throughout the performance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
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.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
But few of them figured out Congress as quickly as Massie, who had grown up in rural Kentucky but earned two degrees in engineering from MIT.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Stormwater captured in dams, reservoirs and spreading grounds figured out to be an amazing 185% of average for this time of year, the county reported.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Wedge heels Damas has figured out how to balance fashion and practicality with footwear.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
That it got figured out so early was the real shock.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The private sector has figured out that people like working from home.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Darlene figured out what to do in real time and kept pushing it further and further throughout the performance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
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.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
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And a Louisiana cop haunted for decades by a teen’s murder didn’t live long enough to see it be solved.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Why traditional enterprise software hasn’t solved it CRM systems, rebate portals, and ERP platforms manage transactions and program workflows effectively.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hobson said her prayers had been answered.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Towns has answered question after question about his offense, his shot attempts, his touches, his rhythm with team captain and All-Star guard Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The outreach quickly unraveled, however.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Game 1 unraveled in the sixth inning when, with runners on first and second and the score tied 1-1, Mets phenom Nolan McLean induced a potential double-play grounder off the bat of TJ Rumfield.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even when the shoe itself resolved the height differential, balance was its own challenge.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, our next guest, a few weeks ago, thought there would be a very quick rebound in energy prices once the conflict is resolved.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The Angels got two runners on with one out in the eighth, but Grant Taylor worked out of the jam to maintain the three-run lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 22-year-old from Nigeria declared for the 2025 draft and worked out for teams, but was not invited to the combine.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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