Synonyms of figures

figures 1 of 2

noun

plural of figure

as in calculation

the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value

a person with a good head for figures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calculation
• math
• arithmetic
• numbers
• mathematics
• figuring
• computation
• calculus
• reckoning
• estimation
• number crunching
• measurement
• ciphering
• addition
• multiplication
• subtraction
• assessment
• calibration
• appraisal
• evaluation
• valuation
• division
• mensuration

figures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of figure

1

as in chooses

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chooses
• decides
• opts
• finds
• determines
• resolves
• settles (on or upon)
• names
• concludes
• rules
• picks
• decrees
• selects
• debates
• rules (on)
• elects
• prefers
• studies
• judges
• culls
• thinks (about or over)
• singles (out)
• adjudges
• adjudicates
• weighs
• contemplates
• considers
• ponders
• questions
• referees
• deliberates
• handpicks
• entertains
• cogitates
• mulls (over)
• meditates
• ruminates
• umpires
• arbitrates
• chews over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• declines
• rejects
• turns down
• delays
• stalls
• abstains
• hesitates
• halts
• temporizes
• vacillates
• wavers
• waffles
• shilly-shallies

2

as in estimates

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement

let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estimates
• calculates
• gauges
• guesses
• makes
• judges
• supposes
• puts
• places
• reckons
• calls
• conjectures
• concludes
• understands
• reasons
• infers
• extrapolates
• deduces
• gathers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• measures
• scales
• works out
• calibrates
• computes

3

as in calculates

to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations

the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calculates
• estimates
• computes
• measures
• assesses
• sums
• works out
• ciphers
• averages
• adds
• numbers
• counts
• tallies
• factors (in or into or out)
• totals
• reckons
• evaluates
• gauges
• subtracts
• divides
• figures in
• scales
• adds up
• figures out
• multiplies
• allows (for)
• deducts
• totalizes
• values
• solves (for)
• rates
• itemizes
• appraises
• calibrates
• recalculates
• refigures
• recomputes

4

as in thinks

to have as an opinion

the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thinks
• believes
• guesses
• considers
• imagines
• feels
• deems
• supposes
• judges
• holds
• assumes
• conceives
• reckons
• perceives
• regards
• views
• allows
• accepts
• esteems
• depends
• trusts
• relies
• presumes
• surmises
• concludes
• presupposes
• deduces
• infers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspects
• doubts
• questions
• distrusts
• rejects
• mistrusts
• discredits
• disbelieves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of figures

Noun

There will be nonstop panels on TV and livestreams, analysts repeating analysis of days-old polls, and — come afternoon — figures from exit polls suggesting that Hispanics are voting in large numbers, or that the economy is a major issue. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

In fact, only 33 colleges and universities in the country admit 10% or fewer of their undergraduate applicants, NACAC figures show. — Jon Marcus, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Four players scored in double-figures, Tre White leading the way with 22 points on 9-12 shooting and three 3-pointers. — Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Müller cautions, however, that those figures rest heavily on a handful of in-demand models. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

According to sources with knowledge of the matter, Lampkin had lucrative name, image and likeness deals that netted him six figures, including a deal with Chicken Express. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

The definition reflects a long history of associating Jews with greed and moneylending, a stereotype reinforced by literary figures such as Shakespeare’s Shylock and by centuries of anti-Jewish prejudice. — Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

The latest figures show a little over 91% of students in the district graduating in four years, an increase over the prior year’s figure. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

The cost figures draw on the Family Budget Calculator developed by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute from federal data on rents, food costs and consumer spending, with The Post’s own health care estimates. — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

While Downs is a fine player who figures to bolster an injury-riddled and increasingly dubious receiver room, the trade was no blockbuster. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

Colorado figures to provide more perimeter size and a stouter defense than the run-and-gun Titans. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Regent figures its unique flier has another advantage over eVTOLs. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026

Schwartz figures the deer is four years old, and plans to return to hunt him next year. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

An old-fashioned device came to mind, figures that spun when the thing was given a whirl. — Literary Hub, 12 Oct. 2026

The difference could be former Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki, who figures to play a more prominent role in the passing game with the Bengals hurting at wide receiver. — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The screening’s reception was so strong that nearly every major player entered the fray, driving the bidding to figures the indie distributor simply couldn’t turn down. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

In other words, Marvell sits at the heart of the AI infrastructure buildout and what the company says Tuesday figures to influence trading in many other AI stocks. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026