1
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
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
How did that work out for the citizens of Maryland?
—Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
The Red Sox's first full-squad spring training workout is scheduled for Monday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The epic snowy battle scene’s twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
How did that work out for the citizens of Maryland?
—Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Orioles will take the field Thursday in Sarasota, Florida, for their first workout of the year.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
The Red Sox's first full-squad spring training workout is scheduled for Monday.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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In some cases, marinating or cooking can solve this problem.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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Getting to Genius, Part 2: Becoming Queen Bee Sept. 11, 2023 Join us here to solve Crosswords, The Mini and other games by The New York Times.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This still requires you to have enough time to develop them.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Lululemon Lululemon is known for developing high-quality technical fabrics that not only last, but are also beyond comfortable to wear.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, Just and her daughter Juliette launched the Poker Power platform to teach women and girls how to play the game, and how to use the lessons from poker to succeed professionally.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Maduro succeeded Hugo Chávez, after whom chavismo is named.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Feb. 2025
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But Christine and Pam [Koffler] at Killer Films are just so indefatigable in their insistence that there’s going to be a way to figure this out, again.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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James and Doncic have only played together for two games so far, giving them plenty of time to figure everything out.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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This exercise forces you to distill your vision down to its core essence.—
Courtne Marland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Most pilots didn’t answer; others told Bohdan to get lost.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Since then, Trump officials have not answered why the State Department appeared to be taking steps to pursue an acquisition of electric vehicles from Tesla, with the company's stainless steel Cybertruck likely being the most suitable option for an armored vehicle.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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For her part, Kelce is forging a media career beyond her identity as a former NFL wife.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This goes for the show's host, Kevin O'Connor, and its core cast of experts — Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey and Jenn Nawada — and for members of production who are behind the scenes.—
Maddie McGay,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given the uncertainty surrounding his knee, the Sixers can't go into the 2025-26 season expecting Embiid to be his former self.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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