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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
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.
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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
Although things eventually worked out for Lane and other recent REAP grantees, the Grist and AP analysis of USDA Rural Development data found the program has not committed a single dollar in renewable energy development since September.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
While in space, Williams frequently worked out on the treadmill — and ran the length of the Boston Marathon on it once back in 2007.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Helsley worked out of a jam in the ninth for his third save.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Although things eventually worked out for Lane and other recent REAP grantees, the Grist and AP analysis of USDA Rural Development data found the program has not committed a single dollar in renewable energy development since September.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
While in space, Williams frequently worked out on the treadmill — and ran the length of the Boston Marathon on it once back in 2007.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Helsley worked out of a jam in the ninth for his third save.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for worked out
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And a Louisiana cop haunted for decades by a teen’s murder didn’t live long enough to see it be solved.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Why traditional enterprise software hasn’t solved it CRM systems, rebate portals, and ERP platforms manage transactions and program workflows effectively.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Baby Club will be developed in partnership with baby gear brand Chicco while the Junior and Teens Clubs will have state-of-the-art gaming experiences, like a full arcade and MSC Formula Racer simulator.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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That guidance was developed by Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and county law enforcement agencies.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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If everyone succeeded, the box got shorter for the next round, while the other participants hovered nearby to catch anyone who wobbled.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Kelly Donohoe had just succeeded Tony Severino as the Hawklets’ head coach.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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Subsequent years on rookie deals are calculated relative to the first year's compensation.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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They’re calculated, high-tech operations.—
Chris Spear,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hobson said her prayers had been answered.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Towns has answered question after question about his offense, his shot attempts, his touches, his rhythm with team captain and All-Star guard Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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And Murray, who has forged his reputation on performing playoff magic, came up small in the season’s biggest game.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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But Lemisch’s comes with an intellectual pedigree forged in the history wars of the ’60s and ’70s.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Watching the trajectory of the baseball and knowing Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill’s ability to rob would-be homers — plus the uncertainty of how well balls fly during night games at Petco Park — Crow-Armstrong figured Merrill would come down with the baseball.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Due to his conviction, Rom figured he’d likely be deported to Cambodia, where his family fled from a genocide before he was born in a refugee camp in neighboring Thailand.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Worked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worked%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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