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as in solving
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 developing
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 succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculating
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 working out
Gas prices continue to rise in Massachusetts and commuters are working out ways to cut back on spending.
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Paul Burton, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Another way to cut down on decision fatigue while working out is to start with the same move, which creates another predictable routine.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Mar. 2026
This pair from Baleaf is made with an ultra-soft, four-way stretch fabric that is fit for lounging and working out.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Sam remembers that redshirt year, working out with one of the student managers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
For some people like Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, a healthy morning routine means working out first thing in the morning and doing some analytical meditation by attending Mass or doing a Catholic meditation in his car.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Of the figures that Rosi’s camera captures, the one who comes most vividly to life is Titti, an elderly teacher working out of an old antiques shop.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
In January, a Crossroads staff member was fired after police told the church that the staff member allegedly secretly filmed women working out at Crunch Fitness in Oakley.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Paul Burton, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Another way to cut down on decision fatigue while working out is to start with the same move, which creates another predictable routine.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Mar. 2026
This pair from Baleaf is made with an ultra-soft, four-way stretch fabric that is fit for lounging and working out.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Sam remembers that redshirt year, working out with one of the student managers.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
For some people like Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, a healthy morning routine means working out first thing in the morning and doing some analytical meditation by attending Mass or doing a Catholic meditation in his car.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Of the figures that Rosi’s camera captures, the one who comes most vividly to life is Titti, an elderly teacher working out of an old antiques shop.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
In January, a Crossroads staff member was fired after police told the church that the staff member allegedly secretly filmed women working out at Crunch Fitness in Oakley.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for working out
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The action to rescue her falls eventually to Mario and Luigi, having relocated permanently to the Mushroom Kingdom and serving as protectors of the realm, solving problems for its inhabitants.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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The team is solving a case that could save their agency.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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The developing eye benefits from the brighter, more varied light and focusing that outdoors requires.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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An ultrasound confirmed that Amelie is developing eggs, giving researchers another reason to track her movements.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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McConnell, who turns 37 next month, was officially introduced as the 28th head coach in Saint Mary’s history on Wednesday, succeeding Bennett, who left the school after 25 years to become Arizona State’s next head coach.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That has dropped with every succeeding poll.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Comfort was highest when AI supported behind-the-scenes functions such as product or service recommendations, fraud detection, tracking spending, and calculating credit scores.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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For families earning below that level, stretching into homeownership may mean tighter budgets elsewhere — a trade-off many households make, but one worth calculating carefully before signing on a mortgage.—
System Process,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Vance also questioned what information Omar allegedly knew and withheld regarding sweeping fraud federal investigators are unraveling in her home state of Minnesota.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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The tectonic architecture of the Aegean Sea is messy, rife with crisscrossing faults and myriad volcanoes that make unraveling what happens at depth extremely difficult.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s diplomatic approach is chaotic and relies on forging a reality that may – or may not – actually gain traction with the facts on the ground.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, developers are forging ahead, and one of the more successful VR studios is Owlchemy Labs.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The group said Denali was a little shaky at first but quickly found her footing, nursing before going over to meet her big brother Diane.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the final Showcase round of the game, the final two players guess the price on a large collection of high-value items and the closest guess to the correct price without going over wins the whole pot.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.—
Alison Graham Larson,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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