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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
Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Wear them under skirts and dresses, or pair them with an oversized tee to lounge at home or work out at the gym.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Enter: active recovery, or gentle movement that’s a lot less intense than your typical workout.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Vrabel called him an easy pick, one that became clear after the Patriots sent their top brass to work out Campbell last week on a trip to Louisiana.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Wear them under skirts and dresses, or pair them with an oversized tee to lounge at home or work out at the gym.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
In my 20s, 30s, and 40s, there was an emphasis on hardcore cardio workouts, which was the trend at the time.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
Enter: active recovery, or gentle movement that’s a lot less intense than your typical workout.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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His presence is part of the peculiar riddle that Djokovic, who turns 38 on May 22, has been trying to solve for going on two years now.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The hedge-fund collapses and Russian debt default in the 1998 financial panic and the U.S. sovereign-debt standoff in 2011 also did not feel as if they had been solved at the point the stock market started rebounding.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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As for what makes Imax 70mm so special, the film camera is generally considered the highest resolution motion picture camera ever developed.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Durbin’s decision to leave kickstarts what is expected to be a competitive primary among Illinois Democrats who are looking to succeed him.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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For this transformation to succeed: • Healthcare organizations must invest in AI and interoperability solutions that reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical efficiency.—
Trisha Swift,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yet many experts figure the economy will stagnate within a few months and a growing share foresee a recession by the second half of 2025.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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For every challenge an opponent presents this postseason, Minnesota figures to have answers somewhere across its eight-man rotation of starter-quality players.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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Strengthening: Add exercises to your regular workout routine that strengthen your hip adductors, pelvic muscles, and lower abdomen.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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In order to file a free exercise claim, however, plaintiffs have to prove that there is a real measure of coercion that attempts to steer kids into adopting a certain belief.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are two questions to answer on the issue: why Chelsea are pursuing another player in this position at all and what are the ramifications for those centre-backs at the club?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This week’s cold open answered that question of why: 33 years ago, Andrew witnessed Crawford, then a privileged teenager with a temper, kill a young woman who rebuffed his advances.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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It has been forged with integrity, especially in the superior first act, before the show gets trapped in one of its bespoke devices: creepy stuff happening during the production of a high school play.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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