figure on

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Definition of figure onnext
1
as in plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal Let's figure on leaving around 6:30.

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2
as in consider
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) We figure on a few setbacks along the way.

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3
as in rely
to place reliance or trust She figures on her friends to come through when she needs them.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figure on
  1. take into account
  2. take account of
Phrase
  • The campaign is geared towards challenging the CBC’s opposition to the bill; the group alleges that the bill’s authors did not sufficiently take into account the perspectives of Black athletes, coaches, and others.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Austin Mock’s College Football Projection Model takes into account play-by-play level data, adjusts for opponents and uses recruiting and transfer portal data to formulate a power rating for every team.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of take into account
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  • Alonso’s Chelsea have been busy enough in the transfer market; now, the new head coach will need to take account of an even more unusual circumstance when assessing his squad for the new season.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The parliamentary finance committee had said the revision took account of the economic impact of Middle East conflict impact and higher copper and cobalt price assumptions.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of take account of
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“Figure on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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