figure in

Idioms

Include, add in. For example, Did you figure in the travel expense?
Play a part in, as in His speaking ability definitely figured in his being chosen for the lead , or Their reduced income figures in all their recent decisions .

Example Sentences

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"They were the leading figure in the K-pop scene to make aggressive use of social content, perhaps as an alternative, as it was difficult for idols from smaller agencies to secure TV appearances."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Obviously, I'm sure Europe and Ukraine and all the other stuff will figure in pretty prominently."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Ye’s position on top of the dome made him a small figure in the distance from nearly every viewpoint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Technology Business Programming Network, beloved by decidedly “online” technology insiders, has been acquired by OpenAI for a figure in the “low hundreds of millions” of dollars, according to the Financial Times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Through the double doors, I notice a familiar figure in the lobby and slow down, briefly debating whether I should go around to the back of the building, near the dumpsters.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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