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
Durant's postseason experience should only help a young team still figuring out how to succeed on the biggest stage.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons to love summer beauty, but figuring out how to keep sunscreen out of your eyes is not one of them.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
According to Graning, figuring out the exact reason for your door’s squeaky problem is essential to a quick fix.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons to love summer beauty, but figuring out how to keep sunscreen out of your eyes is not one of them.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
According to Graning, figuring out the exact reason for your door’s squeaky problem is essential to a quick fix.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring out
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Think of solving a math problem in your head or following multi-step instructions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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San Diego Padres — the rotation The Padres had a strong trade deadline, solving a significant issue by lengthening their lineup with the acquisitions of outfielder Ramón Laureano, DH/1B Ryan O’Hearn and catcher Freddy Fermin.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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While Bowyer understood his organization was unraveling, his players did not yet know about the raid.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Experts warn that reimposing sanctions would deepen Iran's isolation, risk unraveling the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and further destabilize a region already under strain from conflicts.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Stop visiting, stop calling, stop answering her calls.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In fact, Rawls flashed a toothy smile before quickly answering.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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On August 20, ESPN reported that the WNBA superstar suffered another minor injury while working out.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Importantly, resolving that question quickly would get the caller out of line, freeing up space for other taxpayers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Nvidia indicated that resolving issues around selling chips to China, a key overhang for the company, could also unlock $2 to $5 billion in addition revenue next quarter.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Figuring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring%20out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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