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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
Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2025
Some women might decide to focus on working out and losing weight, but still enjoy a glass of wine or two on a night out with friends.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Many other Pilates enthusiasts commented and shared how some can misjudge what the workout really is.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The previous owner’s passion for historical renovation worked out great for them.
—Leonie Rolinck, Architectural Digest, 19 Jan. 2025
Some women might decide to focus on working out and losing weight, but still enjoy a glass of wine or two on a night out with friends.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Panthers are likely to pay close attention to those workouts, and while the game doesn’t house all the top talent in the draft, Carolina is likely to add a few prospects from the showcase.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Many other Pilates enthusiasts commented and shared how some can misjudge what the workout really is.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
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To solve the problem of how to pay for those costs, the organizers came up with an idea: Why not make the group wedding into a big party, that anyone could attend?—
Oliver Haug,
Them,
20 Jan. 2025
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The illogic of dreams is not a riddle to be solved but a noise that can reveal the meaningful signal.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb trusts Burns to attack practice head-on to teach, develop and ingrain defensive principles when players arrive at University Park.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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In her new role, Russell is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the firm, developing and improving business, recruiting and pipeline growth strategies, fostering strong relationships internally and assisting staff in providing outstanding client services, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Related Articles Michele, who succeeded Pierpaolo Piccioli in 2024 after departing from Gucci in 2022, took inspiration for the spring 2025 collection from 18th- and 19th-century gardens that were constructed as eye candy.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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By the time the Los Angeles Fire Department had succeeded in putting out the blaze, more than six thousand acres had been scorched and nearly five hundred houses had been destroyed, including ones belonging to Zsa Zsa Gabor and Aldous Huxley.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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The game figures to be tight, and for a while now, coach Andy Reid’s Chiefs have been winning such duels.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Anderson figures to give the Angels some roster depth at shortstop in camp.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Regular physical exercise increases blood flow to the brain, promoting new neural connections and reducing cognitive decline risk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
28 Jan. 2025
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To learn more about how sitting affects the body, and why these exercises are important, read our first piece in the series.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Gillespie answered with a layup with 40 seconds left, and then senior power forward Julian Reese made a steal.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The two men furtively communicate to avoid answering any questions.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, six search and rescue teams forged ahead, systematically looking through every building that was destroyed by the fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Now, the Padres must forge ahead with a significant degree of difficulty.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is where a big contradiction comes in: if Americans buy fewer foreign cars, tariff revenue goes down.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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TikTok appears to be back online in the U.S. after going dark in the late hours of Saturday ahead of the looming Jan. 19 ban.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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