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as in solved
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 developed
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 succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculated
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 worked out
Had that opportunity to play for the U18 AAA Blues not worked out, Dobeš might not have continued playing high-level hockey.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 May 2026
While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The authors behind a new study submitted to the Astrophysical Journal and currently available on arXiv worked out what that means for the structure of these planets, and the answer is surprising.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Ryan Zeferjahn gave up the first run of the game and walked the bases loaded, but Chase Silseth (1-0) worked out of the jam by getting slugger Nick Kurtz to ground into a game-ending double play.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Poliakoff could not say how much taller because that’s still being worked out.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
In a boost for advocates fighting to save a portion of the Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve in Bristol from being developed, the city has worked out an agreement with the developer to acquire six acres for preservation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Timing still needs to be worked out.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The Angels got two runners on with one out in the eighth, but Grant Taylor worked out of the jam to maintain the three-run lead.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 May 2026
While talks are ongoing with key details still to be worked out, the outlines of a deal include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and letting ships pass without paying tolls, sources told Axios.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The authors behind a new study submitted to the Astrophysical Journal and currently available on arXiv worked out what that means for the structure of these planets, and the answer is surprising.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Ryan Zeferjahn gave up the first run of the game and walked the bases loaded, but Chase Silseth (1-0) worked out of the jam by getting slugger Nick Kurtz to ground into a game-ending double play.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Poliakoff could not say how much taller because that’s still being worked out.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
In a boost for advocates fighting to save a portion of the Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve in Bristol from being developed, the city has worked out an agreement with the developer to acquire six acres for preservation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Timing still needs to be worked out.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The Angels got two runners on with one out in the eighth, but Grant Taylor worked out of the jam to maintain the three-run lead.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked out
Verb
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To billionaire and gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, every problem can be solved by a tax increase.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Sun Drop’s significance While more hearings, investigation and perhaps a trial must play out before the Sun Drop killings are solved, Talbert’s arrest is the first real development and chance at closure for the victims’ families and the town of Concord.—
Julia Coin
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Anishinaabe emphasis on unity and autonomy became more important as some settlers developed an increasingly narrow vision of solidarity, one excluding Indigenous people and even British and colonial officials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Although Parker, his primary idol and mentor, urged him to stay clean, Rollins developed a heroin habit that eventually led to his arrest and 10-month imprisonment.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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In particular, Ginn succeeded in forcing weak contact, getting eight outs on the ground in his six innings of work.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Craig, a fourth-term congresswoman who has succeeded in the competitive 2nd Congressional District by appealing to moderate voters, has outraised Flanagan and had a strong start in the Senate race in 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In a marketplace where team values are often calculated by multiples of revenue, the bump could pad the bottom line—if Dolan were looking to sell.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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His projections were calculated based on the 2025 tax year.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Along with the question of who is targeted, critics say, the issues of how targeting is conducted and for what purpose need to be answered properly by marketers.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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So either the question has not been asked or answered.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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To those who knew him, Lemieux could be surprisingly vulnerable, Shanahan said, noting the friendship Lemieux forged with Red Wings enforcer Darren McCarty despite multiple fights in their careers.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Many early employees forged lifelong friendships.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The crowd, feeling the need for an offensive punch, went nuts.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Olivia Lomeli went three for four with three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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So does her strategy of releasing information in covert drips, often not revealing facts until the reader has likely figured them out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Some analysts figured the Jayhawks might land the 13th overall seed.—
Gary Bedore
May 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2026
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“Worked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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