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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
Over the past three months, the price of coffee at the grocery store has been rising at a pace that works out to more than 22% annually.
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The Take-Two CEO doesn’t drink, smoke, and works out nearly every day, and sometimes twice a day, Business Insider reported.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Cobb said that the requirement works out to about a thousand signatures, but that the group is aiming for 1,300.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
That works out to about $207,150 a unit.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to records requests, his office has cited a range of laws, including one about presentments remaining confidential while a court works out whether a request to repress them should be granted.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Lynette loves exploring and works out a lot, her daughter said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
That works out to $62,172 a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Allie Canal, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The Take-Two CEO doesn’t drink, smoke, and works out nearly every day, and sometimes twice a day, Business Insider reported.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Cobb said that the requirement works out to about a thousand signatures, but that the group is aiming for 1,300.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
That works out to about $207,150 a unit.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to records requests, his office has cited a range of laws, including one about presentments remaining confidential while a court works out whether a request to repress them should be granted.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Lynette loves exploring and works out a lot, her daughter said.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That works out fine in normal times, but in this particular crisis that means the airlines are taking it on the chin.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
That works out to $62,172 a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
Verb
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Follow the one that solves something real.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The creature changes color and shape instantly, solves novel problems, and even regrows damaged limbs.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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After losing everything, Dean turns to coaching youth hockey and develops meaningful relationships with the kids.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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If a project succeeds, connect your contribution to the outcome in a clear and honest way.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Bryan succeeds Nancy Buese, who has stepped down by mutual agreement and will remain with CRH for a three-month period to support a smooth transition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Meaning that even with the curious and disorienting turn of the signage, Arrowhead still figures to be resplendent in the worldwide spotlight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Despite the loss, Torrey Pines figures to be a top-four seed in Division 1 when the playoff pairings are revealed next Saturday.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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When the footage from a celebrated 1996 first-contact expedition in the Amazon resurfaces decades later, a triumphant story of discovery unravels into a reckoning with colonialism, documentary ethics, and the lasting impact on the Korubo people.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Coherence unravels strange events and disturbing moments that are sure to thrill.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Wardley started out in white-collar boxing rather than the amateur scene that forges so many champions.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist who contributed to the research, said the index builds on foundational well-being models but goes further.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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That methodology removes the zig-zagging, and calculates a far more accurate PE.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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The Social Security Administration calculates the COLA every year by comparing third-quarter CPI-W data to the third-quarter data of the previous year.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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