working out

verb

Definition of working outnext
present participle of work out
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Synonyms for working out
  1. solving
  2. developing
  3. succeeding
  4. calculating
  5. computing
  6. creating
  7. clicking
Verb
  • This shifts the conversation from a simple product pitch to a discussion about solving real business problems through technology.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Commissioning research, sponsoring events or partnering with industry experts to discuss these topics can demonstrate that your organization is actively engaged in solving your customers’ challenges.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of solving
Verb
  • Drawing from my own experience, here are seven areas to consider when developing a professional, dynamic website.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • According to Hayes & The Heathens, the group began developing the concept of a festival after playing in the small Texas town together, known for its country music scene, back in October 2023.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of developing
Verb
  • Each of these b-girls have more words of advice and encouragement for the next generation than can be relayed here, ranging from overcoming fear, to succeeding in life in a well-rounded way, to enjoying the process, having fun, and being in the moment.
    Jason Pu, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Although Mayo is off to a 1-3 start, Edelman argues that the Patriots' isn't the best one when factoring in their personnel and the fact that the first-year head coach is succeeding arguably the best ever in Bill Belichick.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of succeeding
Verb
  • Also, calculating the correct payment amount can be difficult when income fluctuates during the year and from year to year.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Mapping assets and services as well as creating threat models are key to understanding interconnections and calculating supply chain implications.
    Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of calculating
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  • Prior to joining Moth Quantum, Ferdi worked at quantum computing company Quantinuum, which formed in 2021 when Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell Quantum Solutions merged.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The amount of computing power behind quantum machines is growing rapidly.
    Jason McNutt, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of computing
Verb
  • Salesforce power users are notorious for creating data and dashboard sprawl, and AI applications will come with a higher cost in terms of infrastructure than a dashboard or custom form.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Amid new developments in the case, Murphy shared his interest in creating more episodes of Monsters, the second installment of his true-crime anthology that has gone viral on social media.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • But most people relentlessly clicking on the latest, freshest surveys aren’t looking for that.
    David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, there was a lot else clicking for the Hawks on a night the breaks seemed to fall their way.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of clicking
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working out

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