1
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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2
as in to develop
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 to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in to figure
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 work out
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The probability of it not working out is high.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
The teams had both tried to prepare for the schedule, with each holding a series of early-morning workouts.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Assuming everything works out, the devices should ship in December.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
The probability of it not working out is high.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Also, steer clear of areas that are red, irritated, sore (from a workout), or that contain stretch marks or tattoos.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
The teams had both tried to prepare for the schedule, with each holding a series of early-morning workouts.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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An international team of researchers has solved a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics by discovering an elusive quasiparticle, called a polaron, in a unique rare-earth material.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Booking flights can sometimes feel like solving a math problem, especially when different time zones or changes are involved.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, however, the astronaut Dave Bowman succeeds at deactivating HAL, ignoring the computer’s desperate pleas to stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new mayor will succeed Eric Adams, who was elected in 2021.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three teams spent less in total than that above figure this season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These elements may help support consistency and improve the overall exercise experience over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That question may be answered in Salt Lake City.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Star Tribune, park service officials did not answer questions about whether law enforcement responded to the call prior to the father and son's deaths being reported June 8.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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McGuinness, along with Jason Bauer, were accused of a scheme to put several Tea Party candidates on the ballot without their knowledge, forging signatures on an affidavit.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its share price collapsed a few months after going public, losing a third of its value since the start of the year before Monday's news.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The honks of wild Canada geese, for instance, fresh out of the Arctic and now high in the clouds going south, signal a change in seasons for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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