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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 fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everything works out well, especially when home inspections are involved.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 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
That works out to estimates ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 residents in a state of nearly 32 million residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The bottom line At a spot price of around $5,073 per troy ounce, gold works out to roughly $163 per gram — but that's just the starting point.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Not everything works out well, especially when home inspections are involved.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 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
That works out to estimates ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 residents in a state of nearly 32 million residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The bottom line At a spot price of around $5,073 per troy ounce, gold works out to roughly $163 per gram — but that's just the starting point.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
Verb
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That oxygen supply solves a long-standing problem in the field.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Unsettled pattern develops A stationary front will linger through the end of the week bringing a chance of rain each day from Thursday through the weekend.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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While Japan has domestic oil reserves and is procuring crude from the United States, Zipair told CNBC in an email that supply conditions could still become more challenging depending on how the conflict develops.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each of those films also features a plucky, diminutive hero who succeeds in the face of naysayers—an easy figure for any kid watching to root for.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cerwin succeeds Bryan Mittelman, who has served as CFO since 2019 and will transition to the role of special advisor to the CEO.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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But that figures to change now that the Final Four field is in place and Michigan, Illinois, Arizona and UConn prepare for next weekend’s basketball smorgasbord in Indianapolis.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tortorella figures to bring a different energy to the Golden Knights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Guzman knocks on the door, then goes behind a pillar.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hence, as the thinking goes, Zendaya’s thrall-like popularity with Gen Z and millennial viewers will act as an antidote to bad buzz.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The white paper calculates that a top-earning couple retiring at age 67 in 2026 would collect $101,000.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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About 1 million beneficiaries receive benefits of $50,000 or more annually, the CRFB calculates.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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