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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
Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
But aside from the mere aesthetic benefits of working out, there are endless reasons to begin a regular movement practice.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Jan. 2025
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
In other climates, high heat may make afternoon workouts dangerous.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The bid to stay the plea agreement follows a ruling last week by a military appeals court that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was not authorized to withdraw the plea agreement worked out by military prosecutors.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
But aside from the mere aesthetic benefits of working out, there are endless reasons to begin a regular movement practice.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
The fitness guru is the owner and founder of Asghari Fitness, a members-only program that provides clients with personalized diet and workout plans, according to their site.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
In other climates, high heat may make afternoon workouts dangerous.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
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Big spending couldn’t solve Tennessee’s issues last offseason.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Markstrom’s arrival has solved New Jersey’s years-long net issues.Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s knowledge from that experience and insight gained through Reid that would be valuable and applicable to the Bears’ efforts to develop Williams.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Buster Posey — who helped the Giants beat Verlander and the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 World Series — succeeded Zaidi.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The youngest, Marine, succeeded him as head of the National Rally in 2011.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Add to that figure another 48% in government expenditures that Trump has deemed politically untouchable: Social Security, Medicare and Defense.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Cracking the code to prime numbers, figures only divisible by one and itself, means access to any computer across the globe.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Not all the gains of exercise occur in your muscles, anyway.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
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The researchers found that increased levels of aerobic exercise in the aging rats reduced the appearance of these markers, indicating a slower onset of Alzheimer's.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The depleted Magic answered the challenge, avoiding a season-series sweep with a 103-94 victory at Madison Square Garden.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adding to the settlers’ wariness, the idea of Israeli annexation was abruptly dumped by both Mr. Trump and Israel’s leaders in favor of forging diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, a process known as the Abraham Accords.Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The comparison between business leadership and athletics underscores a hard truth: scaling up is not easy and demands a mindset forged through spirit, adaptability and strategic planning.Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Drafted by the Browns in 2010, McCoy had to go with the teams that wanted to give him a job.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
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But there’s also no shame going with the sidekick, who proved his mettle after 10 games out by not missing a single defensive beat.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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