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as in solving
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 developing
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 succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculating
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 working out
Our tester, Alexandra, spends a lot of time swimming and working out, so a formula that tackles grease and sweat is paramount in her routine.
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Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Comeback season is also when the five really hone in on self-care, Yeji emphasizing sleep and working out and Chaeryeong fitting stretches into her rituals.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Eating carbohydrates and protein before working out helps provide energy for high-intensity exercise and endurance training.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
City officials are completing permitting and working out logistical details with San Diego Gas & Electric to install between 750 and 800 charging portals at 59 locations — 20 library branches and 39 pools or recreation centers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Using modern technology to understand the 1975 storm Thomas Hultquist is the technical program lead for the Analysis and Forecast Branch of the National Weather Service, working out of Minneapolis for the national office in Washington.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The pair are seen working out, eating, laughing, and enjoying time together—moments that underscore a close, natural relationship rarely highlighted in mainstream media.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
This approach is also described as operating at 70% efficiency, while consuming a relatively small amount of energy (3 kWh per kg of CO2), and working out to an impressive $230 per ton of CO2.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Comeback season is also when the five really hone in on self-care, Yeji emphasizing sleep and working out and Chaeryeong fitting stretches into her rituals.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Eating carbohydrates and protein before working out helps provide energy for high-intensity exercise and endurance training.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
City officials are completing permitting and working out logistical details with San Diego Gas & Electric to install between 750 and 800 charging portals at 59 locations — 20 library branches and 39 pools or recreation centers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Using modern technology to understand the 1975 storm Thomas Hultquist is the technical program lead for the Analysis and Forecast Branch of the National Weather Service, working out of Minneapolis for the national office in Washington.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The pair are seen working out, eating, laughing, and enjoying time together—moments that underscore a close, natural relationship rarely highlighted in mainstream media.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Leslie’s own wellness routine is consistent—working out regularly, playing tennis for the competitive outlet, prayer.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025
This approach is also described as operating at 70% efficiency, while consuming a relatively small amount of energy (3 kWh per kg of CO2), and working out to an impressive $230 per ton of CO2.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working out
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Velasquez believes a less divisive post-Trump era will lead to more Republicans at the local, state, and federal levels, and a more balanced approach to solving issues.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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These are solvable problems, but solving them consistently requires leadership and accountability.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This is a developing story, please check back for updates.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Tech Shift Netflix has been making a transition from depending on Microsoft’s technology to developing its own in-house advertising technology stack.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some examples of altscalers that are succeeding with differentiation are Cloudflare and Vultr.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As reported, Picardo was named CEO last fall, succeeding cofounders and sisters Monica and Gaby Vinader.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Whether the tax applies to some digital transfers is unclear, as are the mechanics for collecting, calculating, and remitting the tax.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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But with rates here likely to change, both this year and over the years still to come, borrowers should spend the time calculating their potential costs against a variety of rates and terms.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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But tensions between the factions and the two Gulf nations appear to be unraveling the coalition, threatening to throw them into outright conflict and further tear apart the Arab world’s poorest country.—
Ahmed Al-Haj,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Mary Bronstein’s film stars Rose Byrne as a Long Island mom unraveling while dealing with her daughter’s mysterious stomach ailment.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Like its many siblings, EC 53 is encased by extremely hot dust and gas—exactly the type of environment capable of forging crystalline silicates.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Messenger Mercury is uniting with powerful Pluto, forging a group chat or community project into a focused mission — one that potentially needs your honest direction.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Cubs had whiffed on Bregman a year earlier when they were outbid by the Boston Red Sox, and chairman Ricketts had repeatedly expressed his revulsion for going over the luxury tax.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Such a move would have allowed the Heat to add a replacement player without going over the punitive luxury tax.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gulls goalie Calle Clang is figuring it out.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Seven Kingdoms benefits enormously from the chemistry between Claffey (last seen on Bad Sisters) and the young Ansell, who get a satisfying amount of mileage out of simply being two guys figuring things out together.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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