as in solves
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 figures out
Some 1,270 counties lost residents in the year to July 1, 2025, according to Census Bureau figures out Thursday.
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Augusta Saraiva, Bloomberg, 26 Mar. 2026
One of Wood’s favorite bits is his character’s reaction when Grace figures out a way to turn the game to her favor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
That could come as the economy figures out what to do with all the labor that software has eaten.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
With this approach, rather than just having police respond to an issue, the department figures out a way to try and resolve it.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
And there are equally dangerous, thuggish government figures out there up to no good as well.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Augusta Saraiva, Bloomberg, 26 Mar. 2026
One of Wood’s favorite bits is his character’s reaction when Grace figures out a way to turn the game to her favor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
That could come as the economy figures out what to do with all the labor that software has eaten.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
With this approach, rather than just having police respond to an issue, the department figures out a way to try and resolve it.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
And there are equally dangerous, thuggish government figures out there up to no good as well.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figures out
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Rising to the #1 spot signals strong business fundamentals, consumer trust and a product that genuinely solves a modern pet owner’s problem.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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While philosophers may lose sleep over it, physicists don’t have to, because cosmic inflation solves it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Drama, out April 3, follows a soon-to-be married couple whose relationship unravels in the days leading up to their wedding.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Here, The Athletic’s Everton correspondent, Patrick Boyland, answers the best of your replies, with topics including manager David Moyes’ future, summer transfer plans and the club’s European qualification hopes all on the agenda.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kristen Arnett answers this and your other questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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In response to records requests, his office has cited a range of laws, including one about presentments remaining confidential while a court works out whether a request to repress them should be granted.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lynette loves exploring and works out a lot, her daughter said.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Outsiders may struggle to work out who is in favor and who is not, until a social media post or a one-paragraph party communique resolves the rumors.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Head of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva warned Monday that even if the conflict resolves soon, the Iran war will inevitably lead to higher inflation and weaker growth.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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