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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
Alexander Tin, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025
Apparently there are people who need to see videos of football players working out during the offseason to feel better about their team.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
From an early jog at sunrise to a late-night workout class, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can track your health and keep up with your workouts without weighing you down.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Health officials bracing for deep cuts within NIOSH include workers at the agency's Pittsburgh and Spokane offices, where some 200 staff — the vast majority of those working out of the locations — are expected to be impacted, according to a notice sent to their union.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2025
Apparently there are people who need to see videos of football players working out during the offseason to feel better about their team.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
The team will launch its offseason workout program on April 21, according to a memo released by the NFL on Thursday.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
From an early jog at sunrise to a late-night workout class, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra can track your health and keep up with your workouts without weighing you down.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
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Even in tools available today, programs that can generate artwork and solve coding problems are among the most popular.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, the blockchain tracking system the FBI developed for this case can be used to solve future scams.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Donovan said the Chiefs are now looking at potentially developing around Arrowhead Stadium — a prominent departure from April 2024, when the team deemed the area not worthy of further investment.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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Typically, an infected person will develop symptoms between 12 to 48 hours after being infected.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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For Drake to succeed as a public figure suing for defamation, he’s required to show that a knowingly false statement was communicated as a statement of fact.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yet, upon reflection, Conrad might well have been attempting to do both tasks at once—treading a fine line, and, judging from scholars’ long-running debates, succeeding.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2025
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Everyone figured this band was cooked, but Harry and Stein put an ad in the Village Voice and auditioned 50 applicants.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yet the Red Sox still figure to give him opportunities over the next two months.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Experts say water exercise is a great, joint-friendly option that people are more likely to stick with.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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One effective strategy is hosting town hall–style forums, whether virtual or in-person, where brand leaders can address concerns, answer questions and share their vision for the future.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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And each chose to forge an entirely new path forward, one that would eventually lead to industry disruption and community transformation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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These days, the Hall of Famer is forging a new, post-football path. ➤ Barry Sanders: Lions turnaround has been 'miraculous': Speaking of 1990s pro football icons, Sanders' electrifying runs filled highlight reels.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The freshman went 10-4-1 with a .933 save percentage and a 2.01 goals against average on the season, and was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie team.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
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George Washington, goes the fairy tale about chopping the cherry tree, couldn’t tell a lie.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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