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as in solves
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 develops
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 succeeds
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in figures
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 works out
That works out to about $207,150 a unit.
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Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to records requests, his office has cited a range of laws, including one about presentments remaining confidential while a court works out whether a request to repress them should be granted.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Lynette loves exploring and works out a lot, her daughter said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
That works out to $62,172 a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Assuming the Kickstarter works out, shipping is scheduled for December.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
That works out to nearly $400 extra per year.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
This works out to 14 g of fiber per 1,000 calories.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to records requests, his office has cited a range of laws, including one about presentments remaining confidential while a court works out whether a request to repress them should be granted.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Lynette loves exploring and works out a lot, her daughter said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
That works out to $62,172 a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Assuming the Kickstarter works out, shipping is scheduled for December.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
That works out to nearly $400 extra per year.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
This works out to 14 g of fiber per 1,000 calories.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
Verb
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Each approach solves part of the problem—but none solves it entirely.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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When picking an airplane drink, water is the only one that actually solves a problem.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The work is being carried out at BMW’s Battery Cell Competence Centre in Munich, where the company develops cells for future generations of high-voltage EV batteries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sequel, directed by Susanne Bier, follows sisters Sally (Bullock) and Gillian (Kidman) Owens, as Sally’s daughter (Joey King) uncovers family secrets and develops her own magical abilities.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Woodward succeeds Kevin McDonnell, who will be stepping down from the role, as announced earlier this year.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.—
Uché Blackstock,
STAT,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jackson now figures to slide into a more traditional shooting guard role thanks to the Johnnies’ addition this offseason of European point guard Quinn Ellis.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t the end of coaching for Donovan, 60, who figures to be a top candidate for openings around the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But as soon as one flagellar motor reverses direction and starts rotating clockwise, the bundle falls apart; the reverse-twirling filament unravels the braid and puts the cell’s flagellar motors at cross-purposes, kicking the cell around.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Like the best Marx Brothers routines, these books set up a premise that unravels, with escalating absurdity, while kid listeners are given the satisfaction of knowing more than the story’s narrators.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jaime Alas scores in stoppage time and El Salvador forges a 3-3 tie that ousts the United States from Olympic soccer qualifying.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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So holding 18, 19, 20-year-old young men to those standards on a daily basis is what forges championship teams.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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If everything goes according to plan, the tugboat carrying Timmy will have left the Baltic Sea by Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, the state calculates vaccination rates as a percentage of the total number of students enrolled, so the enrollment decline is factored in.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the truckload index, which calculates rate per mile, the LTL index is calculated by rate per pound.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
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