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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
In multiple interviews, Smith, who no longer works out of Miami, denied any knowledge of Syrians or Russians involved in the deal.
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Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
That works out to just under 41% of the overall electorate.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
That works out to 29 votes for offensive guys versus nine votes for defensive coaches, but only a 7-5 divide on offensive coaches named versus defensive coaches named.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
That works out to a monthly payment of about $796.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Period atmosphere gets a boost from the soundtrack, which pulls together tracks from DJ Luck & MC Neat, The Midnight, Louise Browne and composer Gregory Dombrowski, who works out of Los Angeles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In one of many tonally jarring subplots, Vince works out a scam to burn down his dead mother’s house in Brooklyn to collect the insurance money with the help of a corrupt fire marshal.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
The spacious property in the 37700 block of Brayton Street in Fremont was sold on July 25, 2025 for $2,170,000 which works out to $1,048 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The numeral form of September 16, 2025 is 09/16/25, which works out to (3^2)/(4^2)/(5^2).
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
That works out to just under 41% of the overall electorate.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
That works out to 29 votes for offensive guys versus nine votes for defensive coaches, but only a 7-5 divide on offensive coaches named versus defensive coaches named.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
That works out to a monthly payment of about $796.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Period atmosphere gets a boost from the soundtrack, which pulls together tracks from DJ Luck & MC Neat, The Midnight, Louise Browne and composer Gregory Dombrowski, who works out of Los Angeles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
In one of many tonally jarring subplots, Vince works out a scam to burn down his dead mother’s house in Brooklyn to collect the insurance money with the help of a corrupt fire marshal.
—Andrew Bernard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
The spacious property in the 37700 block of Brayton Street in Fremont was sold on July 25, 2025 for $2,170,000 which works out to $1,048 per square foot.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The numeral form of September 16, 2025 is 09/16/25, which works out to (3^2)/(4^2)/(5^2).
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
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The key is matching the debt relief strategy to your specific situation rather than assuming bankruptcy automatically solves everything.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whether you’re headed to work, church, or a date night, the Gym People midi skirt solves all of your outfit woes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Collaborating with industry leaders, academic institutions and others to ensure Iowa develops a skilled workforce for the growing nuclear energy sector.—
Marissa Payne,
Des Moines Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judiciary that develops sentencing policies and guidelines for federal courts based on those laws.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Reis succeeds Phil Boggs, who has served in multiple finance leadership roles over the past 16 years.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Using virtual reality gear, the teleoperator trains Atlas to do a specific task, repeating it multiple times until the robot succeeds.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Saleh figures to be choosy about which jobs to pursue.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the aftermath of Mamdani’s election success, progressive candidates are starting to emerge as primary challengers to more moderate Democrats in this year’s midterm elections, and the topic of Israel figures to play a role in those congressional races.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cue the Mayhem Ball, the pop star’s eighth concert tour, where Lady Gaga rises from a sand pit populated with skeletons, scales up a dress the size of a multi-story apartment building, and unravels the longest gown train a bride could ever dream of.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Thad Cisneros is the chief of the Proud Boys’ Salt Lake City chapter who forges an unusual alliance with a Black Lives Matter activist.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Rain won't stop proceedings as the Tournament of Roses forges ahead with the New Year's Day tradition Thursday — its first wet parade in two decades.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 Jan. 2026
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And Biltmore Estate goes above and beyond on the festive front.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first shift after all the previous staff shakeups goes surprisingly well.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Census Bureau calculates that since Newsom took office, new housing permits in California ranged from a high of 120,780 units in 2022 to a low of 101,546 last year.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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That calculates to $46 million a month in total statewide benefits.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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