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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
Spread across 66,000 people, that works out to about $75 per person.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Assuming the Kickstarter works out, shipping is scheduled for December.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
That works out to nearly $400 extra per year.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
This works out to 14 g of fiber per 1,000 calories.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
That works out to estimates ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 residents in a state of nearly 32 million residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
That works out to a net domestic outmigration of over 30,000 residents.
—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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Assuming the Kickstarter works out, shipping is scheduled for December.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
That works out to nearly $400 extra per year.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
This works out to 14 g of fiber per 1,000 calories.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026
That works out to estimates ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 residents in a state of nearly 32 million residents.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
That works out to a net domestic outmigration of over 30,000 residents.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works out
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Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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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,
11 Mar. 2026
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Joel, who has spoken publicly about her experience with endometriosis, brought her own doctor, Tamer Seckin, to discuss the common, painful condition, in which thick tissue develops outside of the uterus.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wind carries pollen from a male flower to a female flower, and if all goes well, months later, an acorn develops.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Grossman succeeds in interrogating the very gaze his film is built upon, yet never fully escapes it, leaving the documentary caught between critique and complicity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Senior Sydney Benedict succeeds graduated ace Ava Drehs.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The timing of that moment figures to wait, with the Heat almost assuredly to defer to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ retiring of LeBron’s jersey first, a courtesy due his hometown franchise.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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UConn figures to be a high seed in its sixth straight NCAA Tournament, which will set a program record.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Pascal forges an ex-studio chief’s knowledge, relationships, and favors into big-budget commercial pictures.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the Texas Hill Country following the Civil War, 14-year-old Travis is left in charge of the family ranch when his father goes on a long cattle drive and soon forges a reluctant bond with a wandering yellow dog.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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And her book goes a long way in explaining why.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sahil, who goes only by one name, ran his finger down a page, searching for his brother Mohammad Yahya.—
Fazelminallah Qazizai,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Once the cube is scanned and its pattern is identified, the robot calculates the fastest solution using programmed algorithms.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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After installation, Backblaze scans your hard drive for certain file types, such as documents, media files, and downloads, and calculates the total backup size.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Works out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20out. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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