Thesaurus results for FIGURING OUT

figuring out

verb

present participle of figure out

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 Gayer’s primary concern now is figuring out how to grow the company in an efficient and sustainable way. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The harder task can be figuring out how to make that part usable again. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Quarterback Did Notre Dame get any closer to figuring out its QB2? — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 In figuring out how to move past his breakout role, Stokes sought the advice of an expert on the matter — Dawson’s Creek alum Joshua Jackson. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 Her challenge now isn’t simply figuring out how to keep growing it, but how to keep it relevant as the American consumer who fueled the industry’s growth changes. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 The insurance industry has spent decades figuring out how to avoid paying for your health. — Andréa Becker, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the haircut that makes the most of it in a way that’s very you. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026 For the average swim instructor, who may be teaching up to 10 children at a time and may not have training in supporting autistic children, figuring out how to meet individual needs can be a challenge. — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

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According to the researchers, careful process design and optimization as well as architecture simplification could help in solving most of these issues, something that industrial production focuses on much more than academic researchers.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Instead, the agents had, by collaborating amongst themselves, quickly found a way to manufacture answers to cyber challenges without actually solving the questions in the way ExploitGym’s creators had intended.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of solving

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Terrill pointed to the purchase of the Grass Campus as the pivotal decision in the federation’s unraveling.

— Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Even so, Sepahvand, now director at Daric Investment Group, said Iran's economy is indeed deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions — but far from unraveling.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of unraveling

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This includes interpreting standing rules and precedents, advising on the wording of motions, helping formulate statements, and answering parliamentary inquiries or points of order.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Imagine answering the call of nature in a dark, stinking chamber alongside dozens of strangers, all while making pleasant conversation.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of answering

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Feliciano, a founder of Clearlake Capital in Santa Monica, took the mound at Petco Park on Monday afternoon, working out of a stretch and looking toward an invisible runner at second base before delivering a pitch.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
However, even those without a passion for boxing can enjoy working out with a speed bag.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of working out

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Debt relief companies charge fees based on the amount of debt enrolled or the amount saved through settlement, which means resolving $50,000 in debt can come with substantial additional costs.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
The payout is part of a massive multistate settlement resolving claims that Meta intentionally designed its products to be addictive and knowingly exposed young people to mental harm.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

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