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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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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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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Underwood also noted that the Illini were still figuring some things out after Andrej Stojaković (knee) and Tomislav Ivišić (tonsils) missed significant time in the preseason.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
These companies were figuring to buy up the buildings with Latin bars, grocery and clothing stores, and convert the buildings so that other businesses would occupy them and so the people who the Latin businesses served would move.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.
—Alison Graham Larson, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The technology is moving faster than any organizational playbook can keep up with, and the executives tasked with leading the transition are often figuring it out in real time.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Ricciardo is still figuring everything out.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
To be sure, Republicans wanted to face Crockett in the general, figuring their chances in Texas were better against a progressive Black woman rather than a Presbyterian white man.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
And not with their talented top freshman still figuring things out.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Yuri and Juliana, fresh off a breakup with Praveena, are still figuring things out.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Underwood also noted that the Illini were still figuring some things out after Andrej Stojaković (knee) and Tomislav Ivišić (tonsils) missed significant time in the preseason.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
These companies were figuring to buy up the buildings with Latin bars, grocery and clothing stores, and convert the buildings so that other businesses would occupy them and so the people who the Latin businesses served would move.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.
—Alison Graham Larson, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The technology is moving faster than any organizational playbook can keep up with, and the executives tasked with leading the transition are often figuring it out in real time.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Ricciardo is still figuring everything out.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
To be sure, Republicans wanted to face Crockett in the general, figuring their chances in Texas were better against a progressive Black woman rather than a Presbyterian white man.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
And not with their talented top freshman still figuring things out.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring
Noun
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Athena frames the crossover appeal as something rooted in performance rather than calculation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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The new calculation, made at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) near Geneva, could help solve a niggling mystery about this particle’s mass.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stars made sacrificial effort plays that could convince most spectators this was a playoff showdown — Jamal Murray diving into the second row to save a loose ball, Aaron Gordon developing a limp then playing through it to guard De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama on game-deciding possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daily use and care should also be considered when deciding whether to toss or keep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The federal bill introduced large cuts to the nation’s Medicaid and food assistance programs, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating 10 million people will lose their health insurance by 2034.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inability to stay on GLP-1s is a longstanding issue due to factors such as difficulty accessing the drugs and gastrointestinal side effects, with one 2025 study estimating that around 65% of patients with obesity stop treatment within a year.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Disciplined, hardy, and calculating, the Chinese leader is the product of a tough apprenticeship.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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The hours of evidence shown to jurors Wednesday came as prosecutors used opening statements to paint Horner as calculating, violent and remorseless in the killing of Athena.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mindset is unbalanced, with too many players thinking about attacking play rather than anticipating danger.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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That spot closed after a couple of years, but Rodriguez never stopped thinking about barbecue.—
Connie Ogle
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If Pantheon’s math bears out, the increase in gas prices would account for more than two-thirds of the firm’s projected 1% monthly increase in the overall CPI.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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In just a few months, her daughter has advanced two grades in reading and math, which Cone attributes to the school’s personalized curriculum.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some of Coachella’s most elite attendees won’t spend their day at the actual festival, choosing instead to hop between the many exclusive day parties, powered by brands like Revolve.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eyewear today balances practicality with style, allowing wearers to refine their look while choosing frames that reflect their everyday style.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This involved looking around the restaurant and guessing the names of some of the patrons.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
6 Apr. 2026
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The playful breed-guessing challenge has captivated dog lovers, highlighting how diverse mixed-breed dogs can be—and how much personality can hint at ancestry.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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