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

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Kaye said: "It was honestly unbelievable... I didn't know that was going to happen until on the day, we sort of figured it out the evening before."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I figured a quarter-million miles was an outside chance, but my run-in with Tightsqueeze McHalfmill has given me confidence.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“He figured, this year, why don’t I just use this more strategically?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

After that, I figured out how to start a class at Lewis & Clark, where I was a visiting instructor.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

My mouth was still wide open, but now it was hanging there out of surprise and a little dismay, because I hadn’t figured on an interruption.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

figured

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