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as in to solve
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 to develop
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 to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in to figure
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 work out
Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2025
Until then, their days are taken up by conducting science experiments, participating in spacewalks as well as sharing group meals, enjoying movie nights and even working out, which the former collegiate athletes — McClain played rugby; Ayers was a volleyball player — thoroughly enjoy.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 May 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The workout Below are some of my go-to moves for folks with axSpA.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 May 2025
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Verb
As the project is still in the very early stages, deals are still being worked out and no network or streamer is attached.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2025
Until then, their days are taken up by conducting science experiments, participating in spacewalks as well as sharing group meals, enjoying movie nights and even working out, which the former collegiate athletes — McClain played rugby; Ayers was a volleyball player — thoroughly enjoy.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
Riley, vice president/basketball operations Adam Simon, director of college/pro scouting Keith Askins and team executive Eric Amsler were in Los Angeles for Pro Day workouts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
The workout Below are some of my go-to moves for folks with axSpA.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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Since the series tries to spotlight so many people in the Ironwood community, the audience is often pulled in several directions when the focus could have stayed squarely on the twins, the quest to repair Christian’s car and solving the mystery of his disappearance.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Already, the technology has shown its capacity to solve complex problems, optimize processes and inform enhanced decision-making.—
Chris Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Encouraging them, rather than reprimanding them, can help a young athlete develop a better outlook over time.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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To succeed and avoid harming your personal financial health, a clear structure and commitment to intentional financial actions are essential.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The early options on the GOP side are bleak: Neither Donalds nor Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife who’s said to be interested in succeeding him, is the moderate Florida so desperately needs now.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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These same concerns have figured prominently in the current South Korean presidential race.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Soto is sure to figure things out at the plate and the Mets have little choice but to be patient with him.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The aim was to explore what helps students step out of their comfort zones and what kind of personal insights result from that exercise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Pierce & Ward Bar Stool $349 West Elm Pierce and Ward’s collaboration with West Elm is an exercise in thoughtful maximalism, and these matching bar stools add lots of personality to any cocktail hour arrangements.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Los Angeles has plenty of questions to answer about the future of the roster, and the front office will be very busy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The Bruins nearly answered in their half of the inning when Savannah Pola drove a pitch from Grein 220 feet to the base of the center-field wall that was hauled in by Kedre Luschar to end the inning.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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In that role, Pullin forged new corporate partnerships.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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As cities like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Doha, Qatar forge their own design heartlands and groom new talent, a rising number of Middle Eastern designers are tapping into the narrative of the Majlis in modern culture.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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Last fall, Isshiki Matcha went viral after Zheng managed to import a shipment of the famous Olympic Village chocolate muffins to the U.S. Perseverance is also important, as when the Omicron variant of Covid-19 raged through New York City just one month after Moko’s official opening.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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