figure
noun
a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
figuring
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present participleof figure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But figuring out who gets what has become a complicated legal battle, underscoring a harsh reality: Even when stolen money is found, getting it back can be another ordeal entirely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"For a lot of things there's no need to use AI…but for figuring out that six pixels in the distance are an airplane versus some other smudge, it is perfect territory," says Norcia.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Liberal arts has never been more important in this era of AI — figuring out who are we and what are we meant to do.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
And then, they tell you anyway with a proud look on their face, eliminating the chance to experience the satisfaction that comes with figuring something out on your own.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
He was a lawyer and great at figuring things out.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
