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figured

[fig-yerd] / ˈfɪg yərd /
ADJECTIVE
calculated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determined
STRONG
computed estimated reckoned tallied
ADJECTIVE
conjectural
Synonyms
WEAK
academic assumed doubtful guessing guesstimated hypothetical on a hunch on a long shot putative reputed supposed suppositional suppositious suppositive surmised surmising suspect tentative theoretical uncertain unresolved
Antonyms
WEAK
certain factual proven real truthful
ADJECTIVE
implied
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hidden implicit indirect latent lurking tacit unspoken
STRONG
adumbrated connoted foreshadowed indicated inferred insinuated intended involved meant occult parallel signified suggested symbolized understood unsaid
WEAK
alluded to allusive constructive indicative inferential inherent perceptible potential significative tacitly assumed undeclared unexpressed unuttered wordless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
explicit open
WEAK
explicated expressed stated

Example Sentences

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Disney also just saw its $1 billion deal with OpenAI collapse after the AI company pulled the plug on its short-video-generating product Sora, which had figured to play a central role in the arrangement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I figured I’d rest it and it would go away.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The 35-year-old figured maybe a dozen or so people might turn up and brought seven cakes to make sure everyone would get a taste.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

By 1952, Haagy had figured out the smog recipe: Start with the dirty leftovers of burning fossil fuel from factories, oil refineries, and the unburned gas exhaust from cars and trucks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

No need, I figured, to bother my head about it again.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.