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
That could come as the economy figures out what to do with all the labor that software has eaten.
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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
His wish comes true when an intergalactic spaceship picks him up and Elio makes a blobby new bestie, though the youngster quickly figures out that home isn't so bad.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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
His wish comes true when an intergalactic spaceship picks him up and Elio makes a blobby new bestie, though the youngster quickly figures out that home isn't so bad.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figures out
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The invention also solves another issue.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Supercharger Kit solves that problem.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In The Drama, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson portray a couple whose relationship unravels days before their wedding.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The announcement that Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice, resolving a years-long suit alleging anticompetitive practices, likely answers the biggest question facing the concert behemoth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The younger Khamenei's appointment answers some of those questions.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Spread across 66,000 people, that works out to about $75 per person.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the Kickstarter works out, shipping is scheduled for December.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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The plea deal resolves all three cases, and includes a 10-year court order to stay away from the victims, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Yet, as a new play begins to brew in his mind, Jack resolves to mend their relationship.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Figures out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figures%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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