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
Wedge heels Damas has figured out how to balance fashion and practicality with footwear.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
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Hungary's economic crisis won't be solved alone by these funds, Darvas said, but by complying with EU regulations, the new government will signal that the country is a stable place for investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The case, which has not been solved, captured weeks of international attention, and the Pima County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Chris Nanos continue to face heat for their handling of the probe.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Devin Booker answered with two free throws to briefly put Phoenix back in front.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Which means questions will be answered.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But not long after achieving mainstream respectability, Kelly’s career unraveled abruptly.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The scheme unraveled after that discovery, leading to her termination and a broader criminal investigation involving multiple agencies.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While summer travel looks to be stable so far this year, further disruptions could come to air travel if the Iran war ramps back up or if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz isn’t resolved.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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The trial participants experienced some initial bloating during the ramp-up that resolved as their guts adjusted.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Helsley worked out of a jam in the ninth for his third save.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After all, everything has worked out so far.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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