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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
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
As with the previous recall, Ford does not yet have a permanent fix worked out for this problem.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Jesse Newell
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Foods with simple carbs (think fruit) can help quickly boost your energy immediately before, during or after a workout.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Also read: Commanders Veteran Cites Area of Emphasis to Compete With Eagles
After having weeks to work out a new contract, the Commanders have officially reached a doomsday scenario.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
As with the previous recall, Ford does not yet have a permanent fix worked out for this problem.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Noun
Thornton, a former second-round pick of the Patriots, joined the Chiefs’ practice squad last year and impressed Reid during summer workouts.
—Jesse Newell
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Foods with simple carbs (think fruit) can help quickly boost your energy immediately before, during or after a workout.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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But if Grier and McDaniel get the culture right this time that goes a long way toward solving problems of the past few years.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Red Bull has been struggling to solve issues with its RB21 F1 car, as McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominate the grid for the 2025 championship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Perry has developed a wide range of TV shows, including Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2006–2012; 2020–present), The Oval (2019–present), Beauty in Black (2024–present), and She the People (2025–present).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Xiaomi has succeeded, while Apple barely got off the ground.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The sandwiches are clever, but not where Outlaw succeeds most.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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It wasn’t written into law, but the markets figured Uncle Sam would come to the rescue if there were trouble.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Jordan Roa and Terrell Baptiste, a transfer from Massachusetts, figure to get most snaps at quarterback.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Lamine answered questions in Catalan from the Catalan press and others in Spanish, and towards the end of a press conference, he was asked about his activities away from the pitch.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Journal Sentinel reporters will answer your questions At Catholic parish, fear permeates almost everything The two pastors don’t know each other.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Exploring and experimenting through storytelling that forges an identity for Colombia’s Caribbean region, Estuario Cine was established by Alberto de la Espriella and Antonio Camargo in 2022.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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But if the results are solid, there’s no reason why this name can’t break away and forge a new trading range above current resistance at $60.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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The story goes that the robbery occurred in broad daylight while occupants of Villa Nellcôte watched TV, having reportedly been conducted by Marseille drug dealers that Richards was said to have owed money to.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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