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
That it got figured out so early was the real shock.
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ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The private sector has figured out that people like working from home.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Darlene figured out what to do in real time and kept pushing it further and further throughout the performance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Or marveling that chef/co-owner Ryan Samson actually figured out a way to take the helm from the founders and keep it great and somehow still elevate it.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the most comfortable of offices can feel stuffy from time to time, but the LuckyChap headquarters have that figured out, too.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
Then the startups that raised on vision but never figured out distribution.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The private sector has figured out that people like working from home.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Darlene figured out what to do in real time and kept pushing it further and further throughout the performance.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Or marveling that chef/co-owner Ryan Samson actually figured out a way to take the helm from the founders and keep it great and somehow still elevate it.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Even the most comfortable of offices can feel stuffy from time to time, but the LuckyChap headquarters have that figured out, too.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
Then the startups that raised on vision but never figured out distribution.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured out
Verb
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Previously on Mud Lake … Instead, Minnesota solved the problem the same way families name their kids when creativity runs out.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is no problem in America that will be solved by fewer impediments to mob rule.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whoever answered the phone at a sister Salmos hung up.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the building’s doors were firmly locked, and no one answered the knocking.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the web of circumstantial evidence slowly unraveled.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The veteran prosecutor ousted from the case of a Miami gang boss — which unraveled after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct — could face discipline by the Florida Bar.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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How does this -- the Homeland Security shutdown get resolved?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, everything has worked out so far.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But her response, in my opinion, reaffirmed that Richardson simply hasn’t worked out in Indy, and a change of scenery is likely a formality.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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