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

Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

The precise figures go unpublished, all wrapped up in one big commercial total in the accounts, but there is unlikely to be a bigger deal of its kind in the Premier League. — James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Private new car registrations are up by almost a fifth compared to last summer, while earlier figures from the Bank of England show growth in consumer credit. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

That’s close to the average rent of $1,581 for a one-bedroom market-rate apartment, according to CoStar figures shared by the bureau. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

In life, and in the novel, the German conquerors in their splendid uniforms make debonair remarks, as the French cultural and social figures who frequent the bar—collaborators—are thrilled to remain close to power. — David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Senators aligned with the Kremlin claimed that some of these figures were guilty of treason. — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

El-Sayed shared the room with some party figures who have sharply opposed him, and who the state’s Jewish Democrats hold in high esteem. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

The Huskies’ defense figures to be a strength altogether, with other key returners like last year’s leading tackler in safety Alex McLaughlin, linebacker Buddah Al-Uqdah and sophomore safety Rashawn Clark. — Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Verb

September figures to be a fine, fine month for fans of Jonah Matranga, be that of his formative post-hardcore rock juggernaut Far, and/or his long-running Onelinedrawing sonic vehicle. — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

If Baylor opens up, Kinne figures to be an attractive option. — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

James Madison made the playoff field last year after winning the Sun Belt, while Liberty figures to be a contender in Conference USA. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Johnson, a second-year back, figures to challenge Lloyd for carries in the Packers' backfield. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

But this season has been even more electric with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s dramatics, and October figures to be dialed up to 11 at Wrigley. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Gates figures that if AI takes the jobs of humans, then state revenues from income tax will drop. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Veteran Sam Okuayinonu figures to start at one spot, but a trade acquisition or a castoff veteran could, too. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Whether Suzuki will be around to oversee that culture change is the question that figures to be answered over the next five or six weeks. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026