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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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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
PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the last few years, Deadheads have reveled in videos of Weir working out in gyms and in the great outdoors with various weights and hammers.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cowboys also had a representative in attendance for the individual Pro Day workout by Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Here’s why: Although technical specifications are still being worked out, the new standard could deliver nominal peak data rates of more than 40Gbps.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the last few years, Deadheads have reveled in videos of Weir working out in gyms and in the great outdoors with various weights and hammers.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Seven players from the University of San Diego will be included in the workout: defensive backs Matt Ballenstine, Eric Haney and Nick Murray, linebacker Chase Lyons, wide receivers Re-al Mitchell and Ja’Seem Reed and quarterback Grant Sergent.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cowboys also had a representative in attendance for the individual Pro Day workout by Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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Even Uzo Aduba, whose character Detective Cordelia Cupp solved the case, and Randall Park, whose FBI Special Agent Edwin Park assisted her, were surprised by the reveal.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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Scientists refer to this as convergent evolution, in which different species independently evolve similar traits to solve the same problems.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, if the drywall develops large vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cracks, this is a sign that the foundation is unstable.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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This can be extremely harmful to the lungs of at-risk people, including children whose lungs are still developing, pregnant women, older adults and those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or diabetes, according to the American Lung Assn.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With the award, the star succeeds Cecilia Roth, the last recipient of the honor, after previous editions of this recognition received by such prominent figures from the Ibero-American world as Benicio del Toro (2023), Carmen Maura (2022), Diego Luna (2021), José Sacristán (2020) and Raphael (2019).—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sarina Wiegman has succeeded as England Women manager by being unashamedly true to her own philosophy, familiar to other Dutch coaches.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Barring an offensive rejuvenation, Heyward figures to be a part-time player for a team that continues to seek a more permanent solution in left field.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Here, the East Side, more humble though also more self-consciously hip, figures prominently.—
Porochista Khakpour,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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My friends in the French Air Force tell me (by Signal obviously) that last Tuesday’s ‘Poker 2025’ nuclear attack exercise went off well.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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When passenger train service ended in 1967, town officials set up offices in the station before converting it into a senior community center with a kitchen where elderly residents prepare meals, play cards, dance, and exercise.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ash answers these questions with a special attention to atmosphere.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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That question will be answered pretty soon, as these technologies make their way to market.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Against an unstable, precarious world, designers forged ahead making clothes for future versions of us—six months into the future, but into the future nonetheless.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Humans generate memories during their very first months of life, but where do those memories go?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Foscolo went 3-for-4 with 2 runs and an RBI for Hagerty (14-2), while Stephen Chucka had a triple, double and RBI and Brandon Levy and Nathaniel Rhodes each added doubles and an RBI.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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