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as in solves
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 develops
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 succeeds
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in figures
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 works out
That works out to a net domestic outmigration of over 30,000 residents.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
That works out to just 11 opportunities over a 61-day stretch — and some of them may be nixed by bad weather or the need to replenish commodities like rocket fuel.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The bottom line At a spot price of around $5,073 per troy ounce, gold works out to roughly $163 per gram — but that's just the starting point.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Diller usually works out in the evening, then jumps in the shower.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Assuming everything works out, shipping should commence in August.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
If everything works out for Joseph, Denver special teams coach Darren Rizzi said a new team will be getting someone special.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The 16-year-old works out religiously every day, sometimes for up to three hours a day.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
In multiple interviews, Smith, who no longer works out of Miami, denied any knowledge of Syrians or Russians involved in the deal.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
That works out to just 11 opportunities over a 61-day stretch — and some of them may be nixed by bad weather or the need to replenish commodities like rocket fuel.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The bottom line At a spot price of around $5,073 per troy ounce, gold works out to roughly $163 per gram — but that's just the starting point.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Diller usually works out in the evening, then jumps in the shower.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Assuming everything works out, shipping should commence in August.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
If everything works out for Joseph, Denver special teams coach Darren Rizzi said a new team will be getting someone special.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The 16-year-old works out religiously every day, sometimes for up to three hours a day.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
In multiple interviews, Smith, who no longer works out of Miami, denied any knowledge of Syrians or Russians involved in the deal.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
Verb
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Interestingly, this led to the creation of a lightweight, solid material that solves a major recycling headache of mattresses.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The inspiring monkey brain Theilman and Aimone assert that the brain routinely solves similar problems.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That’s a communication disorder that develops when kids don’t have consistent access to a language — whether ASL or English — as babies and toddlers.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bhusri succeeds Carl Eschenbach, who will stay with the company as strategic advisor to the CEO.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Smith succeeds Ted Stimpson, who took on the role in October 2023.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once everyone figures it out, the advantage disappears.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Scott figures to go in the second or third rounds.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a riveting story, published in this week’s issue, Ava Kofman unravels the mystery of Guojun and Silvia’s strange and troubling project.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Night Of unravels the yarn with lurid details and lots of plot twists.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The collision of opposing perspectives forges art that challenges and confronts, that forces us out of familiar ways of thinking, relating and being.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Ineos Grenadier is a likable competitor to trucks like the G-Wagen but also a strange one that forges its own path, with many a special edition accentuating its premise.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chesterton calculates building fee charges on a per-square-foot basis.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The projections here come from a statistical model that uses player ratings to estimate relative team strength, calculates each team’s odds of winning every game and simulates the full tournament 30,000 times.—
Ryan Best,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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