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

While many departures could be precautionary rather than permanent, the figures point to a rupture in what had been a steady migration from Britain to the Gulf. —Emma Graham,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026

The recent figures don’t represent a retreat for the sector; on the contrary, 2025 was a record year for climate fund closes. —Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Leading the collection and accounting for as much as half its value is Giacometti’s La Clairière (Composition avec neuf figures), conceived in 1950 and cast in 1960; the work is estimated at between $18 million and $25 million. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Reuters reported that Hezbollah has not disclosed its casualty figures. —Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026

The novelist’s ousting led to widespread outcry, including cancellations from other cultural figures slated to speak at 92NY. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026

Trump has lashed out at Carlson and other media figures, including Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones, who have been scathing about the decision to get into the war. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026

Some of the figures covered include anonymous figures in the community, who documented and explored closed rides and attractions such as Horizons, Discovery Island, and River Country. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026

Administration figures peppered public remarks, publications and social media posts with the phrase. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Verb

Jackson now figures to slide into a more traditional shooting guard role thanks to the Johnnies’ addition this offseason of European point guard Quinn Ellis. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026

This isn’t the end of coaching for Donovan, 60, who figures to be a top candidate for openings around the NBA. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

Head coach Kevin O'Connell figures to have a hand in the proceedings, as well. —Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026

The offensive line again figures to be a strength for UCD. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Adebayo still figures to receive strong consideration for a spot on one of the All-Defensive teams. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026

The intrusion of experienced mainstream reporters there figures to be a short-lived. —Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026

Barring setbacks with his injured oblique, Strider figures to need at least two more starts before returning to the big league rotation. —Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Boswell figures to join a backcourt anchored by redshirt freshman shooting guard Andre Mills. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026