- present participle of figure.
figuring
Example Sentences
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“At the end of the day, I’m just changing nappies, figuring out who has a fever and doing laundry.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
While you’re figuring that out, price out other retirement possibilities, such as living on the beach in California or an apartment in the heart of Boston or New York.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
It's still just horrible to drive, but I'm doing a better job at just understanding this, relaying this to my team, figuring stuff out.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“I think so. I’m figuring things out. But that’s okay. Like my dad says, the world is messy and complicated.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
