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
The private sector has figured out that people like working from home.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
Verb
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The case was solved years later through DNA evidence, along with the exhumation of the family dog, which prosecutors said Kovacich had kicked and beaten to death.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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With that athleticism, the problems might be solved by pure talent.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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While there are still many questions to be answered, the researchers said that this new research should hopefully provide some relief for parents of children with ADHD.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, in the ninth inning, everything unraveled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement unraveled in 2022, after one of the involved parties bragged about it at a professional conference and was overheard by an LAUSD employee who reported the comments to district officials, the complaint said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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How does this -- the Homeland Security shutdown get resolved?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lawson Luckie sat and watched from the sidelines as more than a dozen former Georgia players worked out for NFL scouts at the program’s pro day.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Logan, who worked out on the defensive line Sunday, stood out among all the competitors and was awarded the overall MVP for the camp, which attracted more than 200 athletes to the event.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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