figure on

verb

figured on; figuring on; figures on
Synonyms of figure onnext

transitive verb

1
: to take into consideration
figuring on the extra income
2
: to rely on
3
: plan
I figure on going into town

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The interplay made sense a little later when Pearlman performed another feat, writing a figure on a whiteboard that matched the serial number to Blanche’s bill. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026 There were several villainous figures on that Sharks team, but Kane led the way. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled its new Jimothy figure on July 21, which fans can purchase via the museum’s website for $30. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Trips to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Syria all figure on his itinerary, too. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for figure on

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