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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
So there’s a chance most players are away from Santa Clara, vacationing or working out before the start of training camp in late July.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Adding some strength training to your week of working out may lower your risk of an early death, according to a new study.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
His goal while meeting and working out with teams at the combine and beyond was to be himself, not to try to fit in or stand out.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
San Diego State transfer guard Nick Anderson was working out in Houston with his trainer earlier this month.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 June 2026
So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Adding some strength training to your week of working out may lower your risk of an early death, according to a new study.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 4 June 2026
There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
His goal while meeting and working out with teams at the combine and beyond was to be himself, not to try to fit in or stand out.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
San Diego State transfer guard Nick Anderson was working out in Houston with his trainer earlier this month.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working out
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Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The protagonist’s obsession with solving the young girl’s apparent murder seems tied to events in her past, which al-Mansour and editors Rafael Nur and Steve Cohen introduce through dreamlike flashbacks.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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City officials are developing a long-term plan to modernize the Elk Grove Auto Mall, an economic driver for the city that generates about one-third of its sales tax revenue, as officials prepare for changes in the automotive industry.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Deadline has learned that the streamer is developing Hit Man, a series inspired by the 2024 AGC Studios feature that was co-written, produced and headlined by Glen Powell and co-written, directed and produced by Richard Linklater.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Ramos aside, Portugal has not produced a striker capable of succeeding Ronaldo.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In 2025 former vice president Michele Mulroney became president of the WGA West and Tom Fontana was elected president of the WGA East, succeeding strike-time leaders Meredith Stiehm and Lisa Takeuchi Cullen.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Nursing home operators argued the state failed to properly account for the medical complexity of residents when calculating those payments, reducing reimbursement for facilities caring for some of the sickest patients.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Tiny silica beads about 10 microns in diameter are projected at the polymer at about 750 meters per second (over 1,600 miles per hour) with the amount of energy absorbed measured by calculating the change in particle velocity before and after the beads pass through.—
Shirl Leigh
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Now an obvious fix passed by Congress last year is at risk of unraveling because of partisan horse trading.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Progress that once seemed irreversible is now unraveling.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Today, forging a clear path to healing that balances the needs of all impacted to be seen and heard remains a sacred obligation to remembrance.—
Rev. José Rodriguez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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After forging a strategic partnership with China in January, the country is now looking to deepen bilateral trade and investment with Indonesia through the forthcoming ratification of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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But rather than further ratchet up the stakes in the final minutes, the episode closes with Rosemary exhaustively — and rather hilariously — going over an extensive genealogical document for Tom and Patricia.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Building work on the basilica was held back by the Spanish civil war and a lack of funds, including Gaudí going over budget and refusing to compromise on his designs.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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At just 5-5, the team still is figuring things out now that Clark is back full time.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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For Democrats in this robustly blue state, part of the challenge in figuring a path forward is that every candidate — even those already in power — pitches themselves as a bona fide progressive against the status quo.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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