as in solved
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 figured out
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
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Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Years later, Carrie figured out what had happened and kidnapped Milo in the hopes that forcing Peter and Marissa to reveal the truth might get her son back.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
And yet, Goldman is also quick to acknowledge that none of those strategic maneuvers would matter much if the show’s creative team hadn’t also figured out the formula for making a live show that appeals to 2025 audiences, particularly the hard-to-reach Gen-Z crowd.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Attorneys figured out months ago what percentage of any settlement or jury award each plaintiff should receive, because those dollar figures were part of the mediation and settlement negotiations, Stirata said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
But now the land won’t be turned into condos, and kids can come learn about how a civilization here hundreds of years ago figured out how to fish more efficiently than anyone else in the world.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Hooga is figured out how to offer a leading red light therapy product that’s practical, affordable, and of the highest quality.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But even from jail, Mendoza figured out how to control her.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
So there’s a lot that needs to get figured out before that conversation even happens.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Years later, Carrie figured out what had happened and kidnapped Milo in the hopes that forcing Peter and Marissa to reveal the truth might get her son back.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
And yet, Goldman is also quick to acknowledge that none of those strategic maneuvers would matter much if the show’s creative team hadn’t also figured out the formula for making a live show that appeals to 2025 audiences, particularly the hard-to-reach Gen-Z crowd.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Attorneys figured out months ago what percentage of any settlement or jury award each plaintiff should receive, because those dollar figures were part of the mediation and settlement negotiations, Stirata said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
But now the land won’t be turned into condos, and kids can come learn about how a civilization here hundreds of years ago figured out how to fish more efficiently than anyone else in the world.
—Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
Hooga is figured out how to offer a leading red light therapy product that’s practical, affordable, and of the highest quality.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But even from jail, Mendoza figured out how to control her.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
So there’s a lot that needs to get figured out before that conversation even happens.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
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Businesses that solved real problems for customers willing to pay.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The murder of the vlogger Gabby Petito, for example, was solved with the help of social-media users who, following the case from afar, found the crucial clues.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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If there was any doubt, the rookie answered it in the Nets’ 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 13 points, 13 assists and three turnovers.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, Heart of Florida United Way answered more than 242,000 calls, texts and online messages across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.—
Catherine Rea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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But that truce has quickly unraveled.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The situation quickly unraveled.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The shutdown was resolved a few weeks later.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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In previous winters, the bathroom pipes in his unit froze making the toilet and shower unusable, but property managers resolved it within a day or two, DeFelice said.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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While Minnesota was hot from deep, the tactic worked out in the end Sunday.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jorge Polanco, another career middle infielder, signed to play first base after having worked out at the spot last season with the Seattle Mariners.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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