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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
Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Wear them under skirts and dresses, or pair them with an oversized tee to lounge at home or work out at the gym.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Maneuvering a full-sized vacuum cleaner around a car is less of a chore and more of a workout.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Vrabel called him an easy pick, one that became clear after the Patriots sent their top brass to work out Campbell last week on a trip to Louisiana.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Wear them under skirts and dresses, or pair them with an oversized tee to lounge at home or work out at the gym.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
In addition to teammates, Butler regularly opens bottles for his trainers, old friends from high school, and college students who help with his workouts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Maneuvering a full-sized vacuum cleaner around a car is less of a chore and more of a workout.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
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The hedge-fund collapses and Russian debt default in the 1998 financial panic and the U.S. sovereign-debt standoff in 2011 also did not feel as if they had been solved at the point the stock market started rebounding.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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His presence is part of the peculiar riddle that Djokovic, who turns 38 on May 22, has been trying to solve for going on two years now.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The system developed its top hypothesis with a simple rationale, drawing a link to another research area and coming to a conclusion the human team had taken years to arrive at.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Durbin’s decision to leave kickstarts what is expected to be a competitive primary among Illinois Democrats who are looking to succeed him.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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For this transformation to succeed: • Healthcare organizations must invest in AI and interoperability solutions that reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical efficiency.—
Trisha Swift,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Michigan product doesn't ever figure to be much of a force as a pass-rusher, though, and teams may not want to invest a first-round pick on a one-dimensional player.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Without the freedom to experiment, fail and figure things out the hard way, the products, software, and systems that are normative in our day-to-day experience would have never come into existence.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In order to file a free exercise claim, however, plaintiffs have to prove that there is a real measure of coercion that attempts to steer kids into adopting a certain belief.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Strengthening: Add exercises to your regular workout routine that strengthen your hip adductors, pelvic muscles, and lower abdomen.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This week’s cold open answered that question of why: 33 years ago, Andrew witnessed Crawford, then a privileged teenager with a temper, kill a young woman who rebuffed his advances.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s only forging ahead into the next mission — with another yearlong time-jump just around the corner.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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