as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
the figuring of the cost of the car repair was rushed, and so it bears little resemblance to the actual result
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1
as in deciding
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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2
as in estimating
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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3
as in calculating
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 thinking
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 figuring
Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Lost amid the euphoria of the first relevant Sharks season in a good long while is the fact that this team is still a collection of kids figuring things out on the fly.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Seven Kingdoms benefits enormously from the chemistry between Claffey (last seen on Bad Sisters) and the young Ansell, who get a satisfying amount of mileage out of simply being two guys figuring things out together.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Did the first meeting happen early in the season (when teams are still figuring themselves out) or in November (when identities are already established)?
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Continue roasting, figuring about 15 minutes per pound.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
As soon as he's been figuring everything out, he's been texting the QB room.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
That came after refs said a possible Aaron Rodgers interception was actually a catch by Rodgers, who had possessed the ball with a knee down (good luck figuring that one out).
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
To anyone out there who’s part of the LGBTQ community, or still figuring it out, this is for you guys.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
By Cohn’s figuring, 46% of all master’s of fine art students who borrowed exceeded the new $20,500 annual limit in 2019-2020, as did 31% of all master’s of social work students who borrowed.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
And the Rebels, after some early struggles, are suddenly figuring some things out, evidenced by a 10-point win at Utah State on Tuesday in a game they were projected to lose by 16.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Lost amid the euphoria of the first relevant Sharks season in a good long while is the fact that this team is still a collection of kids figuring things out on the fly.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Seven Kingdoms benefits enormously from the chemistry between Claffey (last seen on Bad Sisters) and the young Ansell, who get a satisfying amount of mileage out of simply being two guys figuring things out together.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
Did the first meeting happen early in the season (when teams are still figuring themselves out) or in November (when identities are already established)?
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Continue roasting, figuring about 15 minutes per pound.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
As soon as he's been figuring everything out, he's been texting the QB room.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
That came after refs said a possible Aaron Rodgers interception was actually a catch by Rodgers, who had possessed the ball with a knee down (good luck figuring that one out).
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
To anyone out there who’s part of the LGBTQ community, or still figuring it out, this is for you guys.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring
Noun
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The National Association of Realtors attempts to quantify housing affordability through the calculation of their Home Affordability Index.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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And that’s the only calculation that matters – to them.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the 2026 midterms approach, affordability will again be the deciding issue among voters.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that game-deciding drive, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense needed to respond to the Eagles’ field goal that made the score read 19-17 on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Taking copious notes during position meetings, with running backs coach Ron Gould estimating that Williams goes through a notebook every 2-3 weeks.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wick said accurately estimating costs for complex infrastructure projects is notoriously difficult, especially in an inflationary environment.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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New information from the show’s calculating power broker Sinatra, portrayed by Julianne Nicholson, revealed otherwise, sending Xavier into unfamiliar territory above ground.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some sports commentators dive deep into the data, running simulations and calculating expected probability outcomes before making their picks.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lewis acknowledged after a 3-9 finish in 2024 that thinking about the collective needs to be emphasized more than ever in this age of transfer portal comings and goings.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Glasgow smile could have been used to send a message to anybody who was thinking of ratting them out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But currency is a wildcard in the ranking math.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Maybe Napoleon was busy eating tater tots during math class.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Users are uniquely choosing to ignore those fixes en masse.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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More women in their late 30s and 40s aren’t just choosing to become first-time mothers—some of them are also entering motherhood on their own, through IVF or donor sperm.—
Akilah Siti Easter,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Instead of guessing where to start hunting, teams can see a list of concrete issues, tied to actual resources, in a single view.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Such vague commands, the court said, leave agents guessing how to respond during fast-moving protest situations and expose them to possible contempt sanctions.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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