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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
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Like a legendary Schrader workout session, that will continue in perpetuity.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 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
Aritzia features a wide array of women’s fashions for all occasions, including for work, sleep, workouts, intimacy and events like weddings and vacations.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Like a legendary Schrader workout session, that will continue in perpetuity.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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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
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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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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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Those inside the Reclamation agency, long accustomed to transitions in the White House, anticipated having the staffing necessary to fulfill the president’s promise to develop that water supply.—
Tom Philp,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dowdle, though, eventually succeeded Elliott and produced 1,328 scrimmage yards and five total touchdowns.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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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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This indicator looks at the point and figure charts of all S & P 500 members, and determines how many of them have most recently posted a buy signal using the point and figure methodology.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Athena instantly figures it out: Amber murdered those other girls and kidnapped Jayna, using Bullock as a patsy.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And what was the House Un-American Activities Committee but one big, malevolent exercise in gossip-mongering?—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Epigenetic aging can accelerate because people don't eat well or don't get enough exercise.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
17 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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Acknowledgment of past drug use doesn't necessarily bar people from entering or staying in the country, but answering untruthfully can have serious consequences.—
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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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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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