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as in solved
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 developed
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 succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in calculated
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 worked out
Ryan Zeferjahn gave up the first run of the game and walked the bases loaded, but Chase Silseth (1-0) worked out of the jam by getting slugger Nick Kurtz to ground into a game-ending double play.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Poliakoff could not say how much taller because that’s still being worked out.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The first two haven’t worked out yet.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In a boost for advocates fighting to save a portion of the Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve in Bristol from being developed, the city has worked out an agreement with the developer to acquire six acres for preservation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Timing still needs to be worked out.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The Angels got two runners on with one out in the eighth, but Grant Taylor worked out of the jam to maintain the three-run lead.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The 22-year-old from Nigeria declared for the 2025 draft and worked out for teams, but was not invited to the combine.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The proton motive force that drives the flagellar motor was proposed in 1961 by Peter Mitchell, a biochemist who worked out of his own private lab at a country estate in Cornwall, England.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Poliakoff could not say how much taller because that’s still being worked out.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The first two haven’t worked out yet.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In a boost for advocates fighting to save a portion of the Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve in Bristol from being developed, the city has worked out an agreement with the developer to acquire six acres for preservation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Timing still needs to be worked out.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The Angels got two runners on with one out in the eighth, but Grant Taylor worked out of the jam to maintain the three-run lead.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The 22-year-old from Nigeria declared for the 2025 draft and worked out for teams, but was not invited to the combine.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The proton motive force that drives the flagellar motor was proposed in 1961 by Peter Mitchell, a biochemist who worked out of his own private lab at a country estate in Cornwall, England.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked out
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The shift solved a basic problem, advocates say.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Having regulations put into place through this upcoming legislation is a win for both sides, especially if the overall revenue problems plaguing college athletics can at least be solved.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Multiple nearby schools were placed on lockdown as the incident developed, the department said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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The most common strain is Zaire, for which treatments and vaccines have been developed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Nuno, who succeeded Graham Potter in late September on a three-year deal, has overseen 36 games, losing 16, winning 11 and drawing nine.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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West Monroe calculated that AI added the equivalent of 320 full-time employees’ worth of output in six months without adding headcount, according to Greenstein.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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California-wise, grades were based on statewide job creation, total income – a measure of overall wealth growth – and an affordability yardstick – how incomes compared with home price changes, as calculated by a federal index.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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So, when companies answered calls to return to the office as the pandemic eased, Reinhart decided the four-day workweek would become a permanent fixture for the company.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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So, there are a lot of questions surrounding him, some of which were answered at the NBA Draft Combine.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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That is where the iron gets forged.—
Kathleen Lucente,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Investigators believe Long forged 19 signatures, including those of four dead people, while Arellano is accused of forging six signatures, also including four dead people.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Heartland recruit Sammy Atkinson went 3-for-4 with three runs and two triples, including a leadoff triple that sparked a three-run seventh as the Celtics (16-14) came back from a 5-3 deficit.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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This didn’t become common practice until a few hundred years ago, but at least one Neanderthal apparently figured it out and convinced someone to go along with it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Distraught by life in the South, Reed figured that the only way to escape his parochial childhood was to write his way out.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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“Worked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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