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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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
Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The bigger issue is the Texas A&M defense, which was assaulted by a Notre Dame offense still figuring it out with a first-year starter at quarterback.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs came to the rescue for that metric, figuring that state-level claims data that was filed pointed to a national total of 224,000 — slightly higher than the previous week but largely in line with trends through most of the year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
At least one company ended the workday early, figuring any attempts to get employees back on track would be futile.
—Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
So there’s an argument for taking a pause and figuring that out.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Royals tried playing him in left field in conjunction with fellow second baseman Michael Massey, figuring the two could split their time at both positions.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Investigating clues and figuring it out like a kind of whodunnit was completely the wrong path.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 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
When a group has been together for so long, there can be a risk of other teams ‘figuring you out’.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Just figuring the run right there, Blake’s pitched some of the biggest outs, innings in the postseason for us.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The bigger issue is the Texas A&M defense, which was assaulted by a Notre Dame offense still figuring it out with a first-year starter at quarterback.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs came to the rescue for that metric, figuring that state-level claims data that was filed pointed to a national total of 224,000 — slightly higher than the previous week but largely in line with trends through most of the year.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
At least one company ended the workday early, figuring any attempts to get employees back on track would be futile.
—Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
So there’s an argument for taking a pause and figuring that out.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The Royals tried playing him in left field in conjunction with fellow second baseman Michael Massey, figuring the two could split their time at both positions.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Investigating clues and figuring it out like a kind of whodunnit was completely the wrong path.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring
Noun
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Your competitors are making the same calculation right now.—
Heather Conklin,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Schumer insists his hard-line shutdown stance isn't driven by political calculations.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Examine The Planter Before deciding what plants to choose, take a glance at your planter or container from all sides.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Danny heads to Boston and visits his son in the hospital, before eventually deciding to crack the case himself.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Josh Lopez, a coordinator with the South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition, said the carts are commonly removed during events, estimating that his organization has recovered an average of between three and four carts in more than 500 cleanups.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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This approach offers a simpler alternative to complex artificial intelligence analysis for estimating nuclear material amounts.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Audiences might enjoy this cinematic sleight of hand, but the key characters are such single-minded, calculating individuals that the real magic would be to find any heart in this tale.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Such incidents could potentially occur due to things such as an error in calculating the takeoff weights or a faulty maneuver by the pilots, as well, Corriere della Sera noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even early in games, Lillard was always thinking about how to thrive in crunchtime.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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One quick-thinking man stepped in and performed an impromptu rescue, saving the animal’s life.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These funds provide supplemental instruction in reading and math, professional development for teachers, resources for parent involvement, and services for students experiencing homelessness.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Activities like math and scheduling need to be done in short spurts.—
Michelle Maves,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some families are choosing to forgo internet and cell service on vacation to encourage more quality time.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The United States may be choosing to step back.—
Sergio Alonso Fernández de Córdova y de Veyga,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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