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
  • The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now, fans have the chance to get closer to the man himself, as Mescal has decided to sell some of his personal belongings for charity.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decided
Verb
  • Studies over recent years have estimated the annual trade in the drug to be worth billions of dollars.
    Tim Lister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The group estimated that about 260,000 packages were stolen each day last year.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimated
Verb
  • While overdose deaths for 2024 have not been calculated yet, and will not be until after the end of the year, the CDC said that deaths fell 17% in a one-year period.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In my experience, the key to success here is keeping the incentive structure simple and transparent so that salespeople know exactly how their earnings are calculated.
    Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculated
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  • It's thought that the 3,000 megaliths of the Carnac Stones in Brittany, France, mark the extreme positions of the moon during a major lunar standstill.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • De Sole, who’d been a member of Gap’s board until 2017, thought Posen would be a great fit.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of thought
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  • Six additional sites in Castleford, Leigh, Middlesbrough, Northampton, Poole and Weymouth will close after landlords opted to reclaim those properties.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many wore head-to-toe looks by the French house; Grande opted for a V-neck minidress with black pumps and a matching bow in her hair.
    Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opted
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  • Bleacher Report guessed Soto’s deal would be 13 years, $569 million, which would give him a $183 million payoff.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This cryptographic procedure makes passkeys more secure than passwords because the private key cannot be intercepted, guessed or stolen.
    Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of guessed
Verb
  • Jennifer had set a goal to acquire a business in 2024 and believed the right opportunity would come without forcing it.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The top speed of 218 mph went untested, but if the speedometer on one example taped on the autobahn is to believed, the LaFerrari can actually punch its way all the way to 231 mph.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of believed
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  • About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The collection includes coats, tops and bottoms made from cotton, wool, and leather.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of made
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