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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
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Yet both of us knew that such optimistic plans had a way of not working out.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
New Zealand’s Karim Lopez told reporters his workout with Brooklyn, which included Tennessee’s Nate Ament, went well.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
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Verb
But that wish to be included with her older sisters hasn't always worked out for little Finn.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Yet both of us knew that such optimistic plans had a way of not working out.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Noun
The Magic, according to sources and reporting done by USA Today’s Rookie Wire, have held pre-draft workouts with several prospects who are projected to be selected in the second round.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026
New Zealand’s Karim Lopez told reporters his workout with Brooklyn, which included Tennessee’s Nate Ament, went well.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
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One of the oldest John Doe cases in America has been solved, with help from DNA evidence and forensic genetic genealogy, according to a team at FHD Forensics.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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More and more people are solving that exact problem by paring down instead of piling on.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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Both Kodiak and Aurora are developing self-driving trucks with traditional driver’s components like a steering wheel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The new look, developed with branding firm Turner Duckworth, moves Sam’s Club into a brighter blue, a lowercase wordmark and a diamond that now does more than decorate the name.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Elon Musk initially gave SpaceX less than a 10% chance of succeeding.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Their golden generation, who succeeded at the last two editions, have faded and new players will need to make their name against Ghana and Panama.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Legal steps necessary to make Orlando the capital of Florida are so simple, in fact, that any one can figure them out.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
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John’s problem, his brother figured, was a lack of direction.—
Matthew Blackwell,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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Maintaining fitness through practices like cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and adequate sleep is crucial for combating decision fatigue, managing stress, and sustaining peak performance over a long career.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Moments later, Faqih answered his phone.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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After that 7-1 loss to Germany, Curaçao was answering questions about its place in the field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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His mother, who came from a somewhat shady family (her father had been part of a coin-forging group whose ringleaders were arrested and beheaded), helped run the inn; his sister was twelve years older.—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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