as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
a person with a good head for figures
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of figures
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
The salary figures reported do not include Messi’s major sponsorship deals with Apple TV, adidas, Anheuser-Busch, Hard Rock International and dozens of other companies.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Some top administration health figures had publicly questioned the credibility of the agencies that are now central to explaining a new and uncertain threat.
—Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
In terms of concrete figures, Nasser said that more than 1 billion barrels of oil supply have already been lost due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
—CNBC, 12 May 2026
The Netflix Effect report comes armed with facts and figures proving the streamer’s commitment to international.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
At best, other ambitious figures like Rubio and David McCormick, the junior senator from Pennsylvania, appear ready to jump in if Vance doesn’t.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Despite the loss, Torrey Pines figures to be a top-four seed in Division 1 when the playoff pairings are revealed next Saturday.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The San Francisco Giants on Saturday traded their primary starting catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians — a move that figures to give Sacramento-area product Daniel Susac more playing time in the majors.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Butler, hiring alum Ronald Nored after Thad Matta’s retirement, figures to have some tough sledding ahead after losing stars Finley Bizjack to West Virginia and Michael Ajayi to the NBA Draft and could see another year in the basement as the rest of the league rises.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
For one thing, Cora figures to be in demand and the Phillies, an old team in decline with not much of a farm system, don’t figure to be a particularly desirable destination.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 2 May 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
Noun
On-pitch leadership from figures like James, Colwill and Fernandez will also help.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
The salary figures reported do not include Messi’s major sponsorship deals with Apple TV, adidas, Anheuser-Busch, Hard Rock International and dozens of other companies.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Some top administration health figures had publicly questioned the credibility of the agencies that are now central to explaining a new and uncertain threat.
—Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
In terms of concrete figures, Nasser said that more than 1 billion barrels of oil supply have already been lost due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
—CNBC, 12 May 2026
The Netflix Effect report comes armed with facts and figures proving the streamer’s commitment to international.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
The meeting between the two dignitaries will won’t include a livestreamed news conference like those the president has hosted with other international figures.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
At best, other ambitious figures like Rubio and David McCormick, the junior senator from Pennsylvania, appear ready to jump in if Vance doesn’t.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Meaning that even with the curious and disorienting turn of the signage, Arrowhead still figures to be resplendent in the worldwide spotlight.
—Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Despite the loss, Torrey Pines figures to be a top-four seed in Division 1 when the playoff pairings are revealed next Saturday.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The San Francisco Giants on Saturday traded their primary starting catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians — a move that figures to give Sacramento-area product Daniel Susac more playing time in the majors.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
King figures to get ample opportunity to show off his dual-threat skills during the Hall of Fame preseason game in Canton, Ohio.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Butler, hiring alum Ronald Nored after Thad Matta’s retirement, figures to have some tough sledding ahead after losing stars Finley Bizjack to West Virginia and Michael Ajayi to the NBA Draft and could see another year in the basement as the rest of the league rises.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
For one thing, Cora figures to be in demand and the Phillies, an old team in decline with not much of a farm system, don’t figure to be a particularly desirable destination.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 2 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figures
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The city also hasn’t released a calculation of how many new units would be required if SB 79 ends up affecting 52 bus stops instead of four.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The broader geopolitical calculation remains clear.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
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If Starmer chooses to step aside, or is ousted, his successor would become Britain’s sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The company estimates that severance and other restructuring will cost between $140 million and $150 million for 2026.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Every chat with Claude or GPT runs on the same underlying machinery that calculates spreadsheet totals and renders video games—silicon wafers etched with billions of microscopic switches, organized into specialized processors.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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The system calculates the movement path automatically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everybody thinks this man had a heart attack, or some preëxisting condition.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The possibility of uncertain thought, where the speed of the pen outruns the fine control in the effort to write as fast as one thinks, and one gains a productive illegibility.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Less than half can read, write or do math at grade level.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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How to decide The lifestyle question often matters as much as the math.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Deborah decides to apologize to Kelly at a restaurant, with hopes of getting the outfit.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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What California decides — and when — will matter at the national level.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Nothing about the results computes.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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That means if a gig worker or their employer computes a tip amount and requires customers to pay it, that tip isn’t tax-deductible.—
Annette Nellen,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Figures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figures. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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