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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
Sorry to say, there are still lots of wrinkles that are being worked out.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Saks Global, the parent of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Off 5th, is in talks with the city of Dallas to see if a plan for the site can be worked out to extend the life of that Neiman’s store beyond the end of this year.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Earlier this week, the Commanders worked out Smith.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For older students, the plan hasn't quite worked out the way it was supposed to.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Authenticity has worked out well for Myers.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
What’s odd about that is that earlier this morning, Peacock ordered a second season — the kind of deal that was surely worked out long in advance, and announced the day before the premiere to goose the hype cycle.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
Saks Global, the parent of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Off 5th, is in talks with the city of Dallas to see if a plan for the site can be worked out to extend the life of that Neiman’s store beyond the end of this year.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Earlier this week, the Commanders worked out Smith.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
For older students, the plan hasn't quite worked out the way it was supposed to.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Authenticity has worked out well for Myers.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
What’s odd about that is that earlier this morning, Peacock ordered a second season — the kind of deal that was surely worked out long in advance, and announced the day before the premiere to goose the hype cycle.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Many details have to yet to be worked out or revealed about which objects in the current Milwaukee Public Museum will be displayed in its next incarnation, The Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked out
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The chatbot alone, however, solved the cases more accurately than the humans.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles solved tactical problems, fueling the comeback.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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French skincare brand Bioderma is also science driven, and also co-developed with derms—but at a more drugstore-friendly price.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Lanvin, its founder developed 23 shades of blue at her dye factory in Nanterre, one of which was applied to the curtains and seats at the Daunou theater in Paris, one of many decoration projects done in concert with Armand-Albert Rateau.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Apple has succeeded in building an iPhone that is different from older iPhones in a way that is instantly noticeable by a layperson, something the company hasn’t done in a few years.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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On all of these accounts, the inflationary picture has succeeded in ways that the hot Big Bang, without inflation, has not.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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The exchange calculated that California consumers on exchange plans would see an average premium increase of 97% if the credits are not extended.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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District leaders had warned against comparisons because the new scores were calculated so differently.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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After that game, Skubal stood proudly and answered the questions, vowing to be better and that his team would be back.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But the study team hopes the experience will be a way for people to engage with science and pull back the curtain on how the questions about human behavior are answered, Mehr said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Starting out, Netflix forged its own path from a DVD-by-mail rental company to a streaming giant and a top original series player.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Over the last four decades Yashar, the daughter of a Persian antique carpet dealer, has forged many relationships in the design world.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The heated confrontation as caught on video, which went viral on social media.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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While hundreds of people who were arrested went free without charge during that turbulent year, prosecutors are now pointing to those past protests in a warning to people who hope to send a message about ICE.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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There’s a few markets that have figured it out, but not enough.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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At that point, Shildt figured implementation in the majors was only a matter of time.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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