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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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The term broadly refers to working out while consuming only slightly more calories than the body needs to maintain itself, and getting those calories from healthy sources.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Post-workout, protein can decrease symptoms of muscle damage.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Obvious Move Deommodore Lenoir’s experiment at outside corner hasn’t worked out so far.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The term broadly refers to working out while consuming only slightly more calories than the body needs to maintain itself, and getting those calories from healthy sources.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Founded by Rachel Katzman in 2017, Pvolve is a low-impact toning workout — available online and in-person for classes — prioritizing strength, stability and mobility.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Post-workout, protein can decrease symptoms of muscle damage.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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However, in dress form, this problem is solved!—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fields will now have to solve his problems without his favorite receiver.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Secondly, as larger institutions have developed and deployed crypto and other on-chain products and services, the risk tolerance of these newer investors may be lower than more veteran players, which might have compounded the sell-off.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Work with a dietician to develop a nutritious diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wales Bonner will succeed Véronique Nichanian, who announced her departure Thursday.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wearables succeeded not just by measuring physiology, but by creating feedback loops that made invisible processes visible and actionable.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The two-point try was unsuccessful, but at 17-12, the game was within reach if Houston could figure something out on defense.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Liberation seems to have figured, too, in Elizabeth McCracken’s novel about her mother, The Hero of This Book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Today, Gucci Mane follows a strict regimen of medication, rest, exercise, and therapy.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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This season has been an exercise in frustration.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After losing two straight games, there are a lot of questions that the team needs to answer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a sprawling complex near Shanghai, giant reactor pressure vessels are being continuously forged, ready to be shipped to new projects without delay.—
Brad Plumer,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The film presents a fresh perspective on the history of American and Japanese relations, exploring how sports serve as a cultural mediator, and examining the bond that baseball forged between the two countries.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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These can require more unraveling, and the further back one goes, the more conjecture there is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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