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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
The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
That’s how a lot of forgery demolitions get worked out.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
But some major sticking points still need to be worked out beyond this phase.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
None of those decisions has worked out — at least not yet, though defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said Jones played well against Carolina and will play more.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
As with all things related to the launch of any Taylor Swift album, all the components for The Life of a Showgirl were meticulously worked out and in place starting last week, from teaser trailers to release-day events to talk-show appearances.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 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
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
That’s how a lot of forgery demolitions get worked out.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Israel’s military still occupies roughly 50% of Gaza, and the ceasefire agreement stipulates that its withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming — two sticking points in the ceasefire deal that have yet to be worked out.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
But some major sticking points still need to be worked out beyond this phase.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
None of those decisions has worked out — at least not yet, though defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said Jones played well against Carolina and will play more.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
As with all things related to the launch of any Taylor Swift album, all the components for The Life of a Showgirl were meticulously worked out and in place starting last week, from teaser trailers to release-day events to talk-show appearances.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked out
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Simply put, there are complex problems that cannot be solved by classical computers, such as simulating molecules for drug discovery and materials science and optimizing large-scale systems in finance and logistics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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But a handful of late-season wins over that lineup of opponents wouldn’t have solved the problems or provided a substantive launch point for next season.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Researchers from Soochow University in China have developed a textile fabric that turns clothes into always-accessible AI assistants.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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To investigate, the Balbach and her colleagues developed a special technique to follow the metabolism of glucose between non-activated and activated sperm.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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People saw this strange-looking rock and tried to pick it up, but none could until this innocent little boy succeeded, delivering it to authorities.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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One Vision Chiuri stepped down as artistic director of women’s collections at Dior, succeeded by Jonathan Anderson, who also took on the responsibility of menswear.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The final results of the weekend are calculated and championship points are gained.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The National College Attainment Network, a nonprofit aimed at improving student access to higher education, has calculated each state's affordability gap for nearly a decade.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Due to the loss, the team has now dropped to 4-2 on the season and there are a lot of questions that need to be answered.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Redford also answered some questions in a phone interview Thursday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Paoletta and Vought quickly forged an alliance.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Suarez has forged extensive ties to Saudi Arabia in recent years, having traveled there multiple times as part of his work for the international litigation firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, where Suarez is of counsel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their opening eight possessions featured six punts, a turnover on downs at the end of their lone productive drive and an aborted drive that went backwards in the final 64 seconds of the first half.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bethune actually departed for one series for reasons that went unexplained, with Curtis Robinson taking over, but was back after a few plays as the defensive play-caller.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Worth it, though, Orlean figured, since readers love confessional stuff.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Anderson and Ellsworth figured to be back in San Diego by midafternoon on Sunday.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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