suss out

idiom

British, informal
1
: to find or discover (something) by thinking
They had to suss out whether he was telling the truth.
I'm trying to suss him out. What kind of person is he?
I think I've got him sussed out.
2
: to inspect or investigate (something) in order to gain more knowledge
He carefully sussed out the situation.

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There are also ways to suss out a belt’s worthiness from afar. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024 Leveraging in-vitro data, Lauder is further able to suss out the potential numeric level of an SPF. IFF, meanwhile, uses a proprietary tool called the IFF Scentcube, which analyzes data using AI technology. Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024 Catch up quick: Even before President Trump took office, members of his administration began questioning NSC employees about their political affiliations and actions, to suss out their loyalty to Trump, AP reported earlier this month. Marc Caputo, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 Until a new safety-blanket combo emerges, the Buffs need to suss out how to pound the rock with more conviction. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suss out

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“Suss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suss%20out. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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