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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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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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Linda Lampenius, who at 56 would become the oldest Eurovision winner in history, if things work out that way.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
But the team likely will invite Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer and Wilson for individual workouts and extensive interviews in Washington in the coming weeks.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Verb
This time, Survivor’s randomness is working out for her.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Linda Lampenius, who at 56 would become the oldest Eurovision winner in history, if things work out that way.
—Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026
Noun
The Nets don’t need the flashiest workout clip.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
But the team likely will invite Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer and Wilson for individual workouts and extensive interviews in Washington in the coming weeks.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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November 22 – December 21 A small system could suddenly solve more than expected today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Fifty-one years later, Three Days of the Condor offers business leaders lessons in individual resilience, creative problem solving in chaos and the value of transparency under pressure.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Southport, according to its web site, has developed more than 100 affordable and workforce properties nationally since its founding in 1995.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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As the lake was developed, so was the property.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Chelsea have lacked a truly elite goalkeeper since Thibaut Courtois’ departure in 2018, but encouragingly for them, Alonso succeeded without one at Leverkusen; Lukas Hradecky was widely regarded in Germany as good rather than great at the time, while being prone to the occasional error.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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If anything, the long-time executive knows that pending roster crunches often figure themselves out.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Though the longest hitters in the game are finding ways to pick up more speed every year — either through equipment changes or exercise regimens geared toward explosiveness — those same players are trending in the opposite direction in accuracy.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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An exercise log can help with consistency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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McGlynn had a shot from nearly the same spot hit the far post, also in the 42nd, and Nathan Ordaz answered for LAFC three minutes later to cut it to 2-1 at halftime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Royal faced set point three times but answered the call each time before a Village Christian hitting error gave Royal the set.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The documents were later found to be forged.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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During the war in Iran, Ukraine has capitalized on innovations forged by the country's military and defense contractors over more than four years of grueling conflict with Russia.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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As co-owner of the Australian team along with fellow Hollywood star Hugh Jackman and Slingsby, Reynolds went practice racing on Friday and actually won the race.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The vibe of the ensuing sketch could go either way.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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