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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
Assuming everything works out, shipping should commence in August.
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New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
If everything works out for Joseph, Denver special teams coach Darren Rizzi said a new team will be getting someone special.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The 16-year-old works out religiously every day, sometimes for up to three hours a day.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
In multiple interviews, Smith, who no longer works out of Miami, denied any knowledge of Syrians or Russians involved in the deal.
—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
New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
If everything works out for Joseph, Denver special teams coach Darren Rizzi said a new team will be getting someone special.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The 16-year-old works out religiously every day, sometimes for up to three hours a day.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
In multiple interviews, Smith, who no longer works out of Miami, denied any knowledge of Syrians or Russians involved in the deal.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
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Seek’s application for potassium permanganate solves a nagging issue for the denim industry, but the flexibility of the organic bleaching system is wide reaching.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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The person who quietly solves a critical problem looks less valuable than the one sending three status updates a day about trivial progress.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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What succeeds Khamenei would likely be worse, as one man is not the entire Iranian system alone.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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This happens often enough when one administration succeeds another, to be sure, with the new team insisting that its predecessors were idiots, but the Hegseth Pentagon carries such insults to a new level.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Arvell Reese figures to be long gone by the time the Panthers pick, and Sonny Styles also might be off the board.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This year, the event figures to be the best one yet, as Team USA is stacked with the two-time reigning American League Most Valuable Player Aaron Judge, and each of the reigning Cy Young Award winners in Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Told across dual timelines, the story unravels as secrets surface, identities blur, and the consequences of deception, obsession and revenge come into focus.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Subscribe today When the most populous nation on Earth forges a trade deal with a bloc that comprises nearly 15% of the world’s GDP, the ramifications will be widespread — and not just in monetary terms.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement After Moro’s death, Fabione is in hiding, and his ever-loyal friend Toni forges passport documents to aid his escape, in exchange for Moro’s complete, uncensored memoirs in the Red Brigade’s possession.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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There goes his liver, Rachel thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Zillow calculates the value of a typical home using the average middle third of home values (eliminating statistical anomalies at the high and low end).—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Randolph said then that the agency, known by the acronym CARB, calculates impacts to health and health disparities in certain communities but not the retail costs to consumers.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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