1
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
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The two worked out a daily communication system, and Marmol based Winn’s availability on that.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Post-workout, protein can decrease symptoms of muscle damage.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Sometimes you get stuck in the scriptwriting process and things don't work out.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The two worked out a daily communication system, and Marmol based Winn’s availability on that.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Founded by Rachel Katzman in 2017, Pvolve is a low-impact toning workout — available online and in-person for classes — prioritizing strength, stability and mobility.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Post-workout, protein can decrease symptoms of muscle damage.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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From tackling housing crises on Earth to building shelters on the moon, Charlotte shows how robotics and 3D printing can work together to solve real problems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Simply put, there are complex problems that cannot be solved by classical computers, such as simulating molecules for drug discovery and materials science and optimizing large-scale systems in finance and logistics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Secondly, as larger institutions have developed and deployed crypto and other on-chain products and services, the risk tolerance of these newer investors may be lower than more veteran players, which might have compounded the sell-off.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Work with a dietician to develop a nutritious diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Spotlight on development Suarez’s attacks on Dominguez — who was elected in 2022 to succeed her life partner, Mark Samuelian, after Samuelian’s death — have zeroed in on her support for controversial development projects.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the twins’ matchmaking efforts succeed, and their parents fall in love again, bringing the family back together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And while Swift’s equivalent album units figure includes streaming, Adele initially withheld 25 from streaming.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ben Rice figures to take over at first base next season, but Bellinger can also man that position.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Today, Gucci Mane follows a strict regimen of medication, rest, exercise, and therapy.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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This season has been an exercise in frustration.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After losing two straight games, there are a lot of questions that the team needs to answer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What would be the reason to forge Dead Sea Scrolls or create the apocryphal Book of Judith.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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But Delhi will continue to try to thread the needle between these concerns and its desire to forge closer regional partnerships at Pakistan’s expense.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Every time a product goes viral, trendsetters always start looking for the next iteration of it—from Sambas to now, Labubus.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rush threw for 72 yards with an interception, while Huntley went 10-of-15 for 68 yards, while also rushing for 39 yards.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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