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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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2
as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in to figure
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of work out
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The delightfully odd The Last Man on Earth, anchored by Will Forte, might come to mind as a distant cousin, though that show ultimately worked out to be closer to a postapocalyptic ensemble comedy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
The teams had both tried to prepare for the schedule, with each holding a series of early-morning workouts.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
That works out to just under 41% of the overall electorate.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The delightfully odd The Last Man on Earth, anchored by Will Forte, might come to mind as a distant cousin, though that show ultimately worked out to be closer to a postapocalyptic ensemble comedy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Also, steer clear of areas that are red, irritated, sore (from a workout), or that contain stretch marks or tattoos.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
The teams had both tried to prepare for the schedule, with each holding a series of early-morning workouts.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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For example, in ecological matters, the only way to solve the problem is to continue advancing technologically.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the show’s primary perspective also seems to be that Kingstown’s problems are so impossible to solve that only someone like Mike — with no official affiliation — can mitigate against the worst possible outcome.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have developed a new type of material that can passively cool buildings and capture water directly from the air – all without energy input.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Giving evidence about his spat with Vine, which developed when the 60-year-old speculated whether Barton had a brain injury after his posts about Aluko and Ward, he was stopped by Menary.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Eventually, however, the astronaut Dave Bowman succeeds at deactivating HAL, ignoring the computer’s desperate pleas to stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new mayor will succeed Eric Adams, who was elected in 2021.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Three teams spent less in total than that above figure this season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These elements may help support consistency and improve the overall exercise experience over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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That Berube can’t answer that question publicly and confidently right now is part of the problem for the team.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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McGuinness, along with Jason Bauer, were accused of a scheme to put several Tea Party candidates on the ballot without their knowledge, forging signatures on an affidavit.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Packers quarterback Jordan Love will go into the game without one of his top receiving threats, who came into the game with a questionable tag.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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