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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
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
As with the previous recall, Ford does not yet have a permanent fix worked out for this problem.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Jesse Newell
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Foods with simple carbs (think fruit) can help quickly boost your energy immediately before, during or after a workout.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Also read: Commanders Veteran Cites Area of Emphasis to Compete With Eagles
After having weeks to work out a new contract, the Commanders have officially reached a doomsday scenario.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
As with the previous recall, Ford does not yet have a permanent fix worked out for this problem.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Noun
Thornton, a former second-round pick of the Patriots, joined the Chiefs’ practice squad last year and impressed Reid during summer workouts.
—Jesse Newell
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Foods with simple carbs (think fruit) can help quickly boost your energy immediately before, during or after a workout.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
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Verb
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Red Bull has been struggling to solve issues with its RB21 F1 car, as McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominate the grid for the 2025 championship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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One of Arizona’s largest private landowners has plans to develop the state’s largest data center project, a development estimated to cost $33 billion.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Zilber Property Group developed the Caledonia facility in collaboration with Saputo and other local partners. Saputo, one of the world's largest dairy processors, closed its Lancaster plant in 2024, resulting in job losses.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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In choosing Khadija Walker to succeed Madigan, the county executive followed the law.—
Charles E. Sydnor,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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The book, which took six years to complete, is specifically aimed at young women interested in the medical field, providing insight into the persistence required to succeed in such a demanding profession.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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It wasn’t written into law, but the markets figured Uncle Sam would come to the rescue if there were trouble.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Jordan Roa and Terrell Baptiste, a transfer from Massachusetts, figure to get most snaps at quarterback.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The clue that Riccardi answered wrong was in the category of 20th Century Names.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Between answering calls, collecting fees and taking patients back for pre-testing, and then to the doctor for the exam, time is not my friend.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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While the partnership is forging ahead and expects to break ground in 2027, the project still faces myriad challenges.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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To this end, campaigners forged an equivalence between taking sugar and drinking human blood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Rogers went missing in 2015 and her body has never been found.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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