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verb

Definition of work outnext
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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workout

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noun

ˈwərk-ˌau̇t How to pronounce workout (audio)
as in exercise
something done over and over in order to develop skill a workout with dumbbells for building the muscles of the arms

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Recent Examples of work out
Verb
Cooper, who's making $12 million this season, had been allowed to attend meetings and work out at team headquarters but was ineligible to practice during his time on the exempt list. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 There’s so much gear associated with working out—fitness trackers, watches, headphones, sunglasses. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
Can’t-miss-a-workout travelers will want to reserve one of four Wellness Suites, which are located in a dedicated Wellness Wing alongside 38 other rooms just off the Peloton Fitness Center and Spa Casa Mani. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Like Tom Cruise about to strap in and go shoot down multiple Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighters, Chesney grabs his sunglasses, locks them into place, seems to hit play on an Apple iWatch workout and walks down the ramp into battle. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
  1. solve
  2. develop
  3. succeed
  4. figure
  5. exercise
  6. answer
  7. forge
  8. go
Verb
  • Separate nozzles also don't solve the problems of bonding incompatible materials or managing different printing temperatures.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Throw in a third massive object, though, and the math gets ridiculously more complicated and difficult to solve.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of solve
Verb
  • The findings raise the possibility of developing treatments that expand a patient’s gamma delta T cells outside the body before returning them to fight the cancer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Boston Dynamics‘ prototype operation brings engineers and machinists together to develop, manufacture, assemble, and maintain robotic hardware.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of develop
Verb
  • In Our Opinion goes beyond the headlines to examine what decisions really mean, where policies succeed or fail, and what leaders should do next.
    — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.
    — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of succeed
Verb
  • While the club also signed former Chief Justin Watson to the practice squad on Monday, Reid on Wednesday suggested Allen in particular will figure more in their plans now.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
  • All need to figure ways to get the ball to their star athletes on offense and prevent big plays on defense.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of figure
Noun
  • Its use during the exercise simulated an attack against an opposing naval force.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Getting 12 people to agree on a weekend away is an exercise in logistics.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of exercise
Verb
  • The Pentagon has not answered questions from The Associated Press about the restrictions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Kansas’ junior Republican senator spent roughly 30 minutes answering questions from a Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce moderator.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of answer
Verb
  • Givenchy was also fascinating, as Marco de Vincenzo is forging a new language for accessories there.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of forge
Verb
  • Trailing the Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Dodgers desperately need to put themselves in the best possible position to win Game 3 and avoid four straight win-or-go-home contests.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As a result of the fine, Treasury said that Bank of America will work with a third party to report any further transactions to FinCEN that had gone undetected.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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