figuring on

phrase

present participle of figure on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring on
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  • And that’s not taking into account the second squadron of F-15IA jets Israel ordered, which would doubtlessly prove a formidable foe against any Iranian Flankers.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • By optimizing the material thicknesses and other device parameters, and taking into account exciton physics, the researchers calculate a maximum efficiency of almost 13 percent.
    Prachi Patel, IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2023
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  • But what elevates the songs into a dyptych masterpiece is its struggle to name and inhabit a feeling when reckoning with another person’s heart.
    Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • Ireland has been reckoning with the legacy of mother-and-baby homes run by the Catholic Church, in which tens of thousands of women were housed in often degrading conditions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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“Figuring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring%20on. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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