figured

verb

Definition of figurednext
past tense of figure
1
as in decided
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats

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2
as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix

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3
as in calculated
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357

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4
as in thought
to have as an opinion the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figured
  1. decided
  2. estimated
  3. calculated
  4. thought
  5. opted
  6. guessed
  7. believed
  8. made
Verb
  • Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The starters essentially got a half-day, with the game all but decided midway through the second quarter.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of decided
Verb
  • At the time of the search, the National Weather Service estimated waves in the Santa Cruz area to be 25 to 50 feet, according to police.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The length of the fall was estimated to be about 30 feet onto the snow.
    Timmy Truong, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimated
Verb
  • The report's authors then calculated the number of recreation and community centers per 1,000 residents in each area and examined weekly child care costs by county.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The final composite score for each state was calculated and the states were ranked with higher scores indicating the worse working conditions.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculated
Verb
  • Adams thought young players on the roster would improve their production.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The system as envisioned in the First Amendment, that the government cannot interfere with the freedom of the press, is working precisely as the Founders thought.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of thought
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  • When his contract at San Siro expired in the summer of 2023, the Slovakia international opted to join PSG, and that move has not panned out for him.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the older girls donned pants — which was prohibited growing up — while others opted for skirts.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of opted
Verb
  • Strong passwords that are not easily guessed and/or a password manager.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg guessed Jason Derulo.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of guessed
Verb
  • Estimates of Gaza’s Christian population range from roughly 800 to more than 1,000, although hundreds are believed to have left for Egypt, Canada and Australia since the war began.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bells in the church, with a gold cross on its steeple visible on Broadway and surrounding blocks, are believed to be more than 170 years old.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of believed
Verb
  • The clip reemerged and made its rounds on social media.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, two reality dating television shows—Love Island USA and The Golden Bachelorette—made our list of best shows for the year.
    Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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