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as in outline
a line that traces the outer limits of an object or surface
we could gradually see the figure of a ship coming our way through the fog
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
figures from the worlds of sport and entertainment will be guests at the White House dinner
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as in doll
a small statue
painted wooden figures by untrained artists can be quite valuable on today's antiques market
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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the layout editor could have done a better job of getting the figures on the same page as the specific portion of text that they are intended to illustrate
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as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
a number of the paintings at the auction sold at figures far higher than had been estimated
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as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance
the ice sculpture at the banquet was in the figure of an eagle spreading its wings
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as in calculation
figures plural
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
a person with a good head for figures
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
unshaven and dirty, he presents a sorry figure
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as in to decide
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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as in to estimate
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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as in to calculate
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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as in to think
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 figure
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Precise figures are difficult to verify, but it’s estimated that the Israeli Army has more than four thousand soldiers of French nationality, the second-largest contingent of foreign recruits.
—Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Pacheco has returned to his starting role, but Hunt figures to see his share of carries in the postseason.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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Before assuming the top creative role, Triple H was already a key figure behind the scenes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Precise figures are difficult to verify, but it’s estimated that the Israeli Army has more than four thousand soldiers of French nationality, the second-largest contingent of foreign recruits.
—Annie Hylton, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Dealing with these challenges forms part of the mental health support players get from the WTA, and while Bencic is only just figuring these things out, for Townsend it’s been an ongoing concern.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Pacheco has returned to his starting role, but Hunt figures to see his share of carries in the postseason.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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James Cook had 23 carries for 120 yards and a touchdown and became the first Bills player since Thurman Thomas in December 1995 to rush for triple digits in the postseason.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Experts note that in the November election, voters who requested mail ballots were already required to provide the last four digits of a driver’s license or Social Security number when making the request.Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Black squares at the center of the grid form the outline of the dreidel and, in keeping with the song’s lyrics, the white dreidel squares contain only the letters C, L, A and Y.Sam Corbin, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 20 best from 'Home Alone' to 'Die Hard' 15 must-see movies in theaters for the holidays, from 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2' The broad outline of the plot is the same in both versions, but with many details adjusted.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The theme for the dance is Old Hollywood and guests are encouraged to dress as a favorite film celebrity or embrace Hollywood style.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Now, the late singer has been honored with her very own Barbie doll.Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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The film stars Jessica Biel as Linda, a woman who hires a babysitter to care for her baby who is actually a doll.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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For the study published this month, an adult pedestrian mannequin in a crosswalk wore reflective strips similar to what construction workers wear for visibility.Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Before opening Peligro’s doors, a display window greets customers with two mannequins decked out in the full uniforms of Dominican baseball titans Águilas and Licey, the island nation’s two most popular teams and LIDOM’s most intense rivalry.David Betancourt, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rather, the objects, motifs, and designs serve as expressed cultural values.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Fire, as the title suggests, provides a central motif of the book and a parable about the precariousness of existence: While the monks struggle to keep the flame of passion alive within, wildfires from without threaten to engulf them and destroy everything.Anderson Tepper, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Keep scrolling to reveal diagrams of each major investigation, charge or lawsuit these three Miami politicians face, along with the greatest hits of the Herald’s year-long investigation into Miami City Hall.Susan Merriam, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The document describes 19 specific rules, with detailed diagrams and explanations to help every referee crew get every call right, in every game, on every play.Sheldon Jacobson, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
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Voters said throughout the campaign that their top concern was inflation, specifically prices.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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This could reverberate across financial markets, as investors quickly try to reposition ahead of more Fed rate cuts than are currently priced into expectations, supporting bond, equity, and industrial commodity prices in the second quarter, while weighing on bond yields and the greenback.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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