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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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One of the grisliest cold cases in Austin's history may be on the brink of being solved.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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For over 200 years, Congress has solved problems to move forward.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each bottle of ink and each toner cartridge has a page-yield rating, based on test pages developed by the International Organization for Standards (ISO).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The nation’s early Tomahawk cruise missiles were developed at General Dynamics Convair division in San Diego during the 1970s and later tested far offshore.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lefevre will be succeeded on an interim basis by Ningyu Chen, previously SVP of global experience technology for the coffee giant.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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His hoax succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Department leaders had warned against comparisons because the new scores were calculated so differently.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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For each city, SmartAsset calculated a weighted average of renter and homeowner median costs, based on the share of households that rent or own within the metro, to give a clearer view of the housing expenses residents might face.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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When the federal government reached an agreement with Alabama officials last October to address destructive flooding in the predominantly Black Shiloh community, residents thought their calls for help had finally been answered.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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With those questions answered, turn to a free online calculator, where you will be prompted to plug in the variables that apply to you.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Notably, the pop star chose not to work with longtime producer Jack Antonoff, and instead forged a reunion with studio genius Max Martin and Shellback.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Happy Days alum has forged a long career in writing children's books, penning numerous New York Times bestsellers including the kids' Hank Zipzer series, which is loosely based on his own life.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In their second drive against the Broncos, the Eagles went no-huddle on a season-high seven straight plays.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Olson went four innings, scattering five hits and allowed just one run.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Henry’s two fourth-quarter fumbles figured prominently in two losses.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In these stories, death is often figured as an interruption, an unexpected event that occurs when characters are busy doing other things.—
Molly Ryder Granatino,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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