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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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2
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
Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Deng also recommends slotting in meditation right after working out.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
Bonus: There’s a version with pockets in case that’s a dealbreaker for your workout apparel.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Devils have some salary cap flexibility but will still have to work out if adding such a large cap hit makes sense.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Deng also recommends slotting in meditation right after working out.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Taking a good old fashioned epsom salt bath is one of my favorite ways to relax, ease sore muscles from a workout, and maximize my magnesium levels.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025
Bonus: There’s a version with pockets in case that’s a dealbreaker for your workout apparel.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Now, that’s not to say that Trump is going to solve anything.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Puzzle after puzzle requires clever thinking and, most importantly, collaborative effort to solve.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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More than a third of people who develop respiratory symptoms may die from the disease, according to the CDC.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Should a rally develop, short covering could fuel it.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Smaller powers can, through the intelligent application of attrition, succeed in advancing their own goals.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Its power plant was succeeded by the 4.2-liter engine, coupled with a (finally) all-synchro four-speed gearbox, which together, brought the E-Type up to date by 1965.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Apparently, TikTok figured that bad things were afoot with this trend.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Both teams entered unbeaten, having given up just 10 goals each all season, so one goal figured to be enough to win.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use Virtual Team-Building Activities To Encourage Bonding One effective exercise a leader can implement is organizing virtual team-building activities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Summary There's no doubt about it: cardio exercise is good for your health.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fashion Nova, which did not respond to a request for comment, will have the chance to answer the complaint and rebut the accusations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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After answering a few questions about your background, this AI cover letter generator formats everything for you.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But should the White House recoil from the Five Eyes, the remaining members could forge ahead with beefing up bilateral agreements on intelligence sharing between individual countries.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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President Trump and Elon Musk have forged ahead with an aggressive plan to downsize the federal government, with Musk using his Department of Government Efficiency to reduce personnel, cancel contracts and halt aid to organizations.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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While holding onto resentment—or ignoring reality—can lead to distance and anger, letting go allows couples to move forward without carrying the weight of baggage.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Butler went from junior college to Marquette and then was a late first-round draft pick by the Bulls, needing to scratch and claw for playing time before emerging as an All-Star.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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