as in solving
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 figuring out
And while figuring out how to deal with fame was tough, Gaga admitted that the more difficult conflict ultimately turned out to be that between Gaga and Stefani.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
That fee structure, paired with figuring out the early wins of the Buy With Prime program, have seen Steve Madden working to figure out which of its products make sense to list via Buy With Prime.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The news emphasizes each industry’s individual role in figuring out when and how to incorporate new technologies.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Evan Adlman, executive vice president of commercial sales and revenue operations at AMC Networks, talked about the current challenge of the TV landscape is figuring out how to get their content in front of as many viewers as possible due to the current model being extremely fragmented.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Finding the right combinations Arguably the biggest challenge in any Ryder Cup is figuring out how to help players of an individual sport work together as a team, so selecting the pairings is crucial.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
But because scientists are still figuring out how most octopuses use those arms in the wild.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Many are researching and figuring out their future needs.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
That fee structure, paired with figuring out the early wins of the Buy With Prime program, have seen Steve Madden working to figure out which of its products make sense to list via Buy With Prime.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The news emphasizes each industry’s individual role in figuring out when and how to incorporate new technologies.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Evan Adlman, executive vice president of commercial sales and revenue operations at AMC Networks, talked about the current challenge of the TV landscape is figuring out how to get their content in front of as many viewers as possible due to the current model being extremely fragmented.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Finding the right combinations Arguably the biggest challenge in any Ryder Cup is figuring out how to help players of an individual sport work together as a team, so selecting the pairings is crucial.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
But because scientists are still figuring out how most octopuses use those arms in the wild.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Many are researching and figuring out their future needs.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring out
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These devices promise to revolutionize computing by solving problems far beyond the reach of classical machines.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Still, there is room for policy action to actually improve Nigerian livelihoods, particularly by solving food inflation.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists – two of them American and one Japanese – for unraveling how the immune system protects us from thousands of different microbes trying to invade our bodies.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning actress stars as Grace, a mother living in Montana who begins to show signs of postpartum psychosis, her mental distress unraveling her relationship with Jackson (Robert Pattinson).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hosted by The Enquirer in partnership with Xavier, the Ohio Debate Commission, and Cincinnati Citicable, the event will feature both candidates answering questions on issues shaping Cincinnati's future - from housing and public safety to fiscal management and neighborhood growth.—
Staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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While answering a question about Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer brought up Dowdle’s comments unprompted.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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How working out in the morning or evening affects sleep and energy depends on the type of workout, your typical sleeping and eating patterns, and other individual factors.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tensions boiled over in public view on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as the government shutdown stretched into its eighth day with no apparent movement toward resolving the impasse.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Google was amazing at resolving it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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