as in solving
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 figuring out
But figuring out if that's true is far more complicated.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
The next phase is about figuring out who can actually build a stable business around it.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Elsewhere, Tran says one of his biggest challenges has been figuring out how to lead a rapidly growing startup that went from just himself as the sole programmer and Dimitry managing business operations to about 200 employees now.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This is a tough time to run into a Super Bowl favorite, with Harbaugh’s team still figuring out its identity and Nabers still getting his knee right.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
And after figuring out exactly what to do with the ball perched on the staircase, DeChambeau took his shot while a phalanx of folks surrounded him, phone cameras in one hand, seltzers in the other.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Stokes breakout The Valkyries had a hard time figuring out Kiah Stokes’ role in the starting lineup as the veteran is not a 3-point shooter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Knowing the basic forms is the first step to figuring out where adaptogens fit into your day.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
What’s the process like now for figuring out when to launch a new edition like The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and then where to locate it?
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
ABC News, 28 May 2026
The next phase is about figuring out who can actually build a stable business around it.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Elsewhere, Tran says one of his biggest challenges has been figuring out how to lead a rapidly growing startup that went from just himself as the sole programmer and Dimitry managing business operations to about 200 employees now.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This is a tough time to run into a Super Bowl favorite, with Harbaugh’s team still figuring out its identity and Nabers still getting his knee right.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
And after figuring out exactly what to do with the ball perched on the staircase, DeChambeau took his shot while a phalanx of folks surrounded him, phone cameras in one hand, seltzers in the other.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Stokes breakout The Valkyries had a hard time figuring out Kiah Stokes’ role in the starting lineup as the veteran is not a 3-point shooter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Knowing the basic forms is the first step to figuring out where adaptogens fit into your day.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
What’s the process like now for figuring out when to launch a new edition like The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and then where to locate it?
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring out
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While speaking with Spectrum News, Obama Shaw said his involvement in the community inspired his run for California governor, with a platform that includes solving the homelessness crisis, building more housing, and cutting unnecessary spending.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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By studying how dogs navigate rough terrain, geckos climb walls, and fish move through water, researchers are creating machines capable of solving problems that traditional robots struggle to address.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Ray Ferraro had one of the best views of this dream season unraveling for the Colorado Avalanche.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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At the same time that the GKN situation was unraveling, the rupture of a chemical tank containing a different chemical mixture killed 11 people at a paper mill in Washington state.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Hammon was answering a question about the Aces’ defense, or lack thereof, in the second half — when Las Vegas conceded 50 points to the Wings — before pivoting to the paucity of free-throw attempts for her team.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But Janet is not just someone who sits behind the desk answering phones and filing paperwork.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Engineers are shipping code faster, customer service teams are resolving tickets in half the time, and operations teams are automating workflows that used to require approval from three departments.—
Adrienne Down Coulson,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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These include small but powerful things, like making coffee, cleaning up messes, handling obscure admin tasks, managing owners and external reporting, managing cash flow, improving legal contracts, resolving legal conflicts—and staying positive amid times of extreme crisis.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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