figure
noun
a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
are figuring
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present progressiveof figure.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Ellisons are figuring it out with streaming consolidation.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The most important factors in your decision are figuring out your lifetime income, timing withdrawals to reduce taxes, and protecting the Social Security survivor benefits for your wife.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
As a result, teams are figuring out how to deal with this problem tactically, even if that means going long and skipping the press more often.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Some are figuring out whether it is worth rebuilding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
The engineers are figuring out how to arrange the cardboard dividers inside our tomb to make chambers.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
