working out

verb

Definition of working outnext
present participle of work out
1
as in solving
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 developing
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 succeeding
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 calculating
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 Synonyms for working out
  1. solving
  2. developing
  3. succeeding
  4. calculating
  5. unraveling
  6. computing
  7. creating
  8. clicking
Verb
  • Both retail and institutional interest led to holistic industry growth in 2024, driving new use cases and solving for real-world problems.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • From automating repetitive tasks to solving complex problems, AI is transforming how software is designed, developed, and deployed.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of solving
Verb
  • Becoming a more successful problem solver involves developing a toolbox of skills that enable you to tackle problems with strategies that work.
    Wendy Wisner, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • His Advisory points to studies that have found a clear link between alcohol consumption and a higher risk of developing seven types of cancers including breast cancer.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of developing
Verb
  • But battling isn’t the same as succeeding.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As job roles continue to shift, the professionals who can combine technical knowledge with creativity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability will be the ones driving change and succeeding in the future of work.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of succeeding
Verb
  • When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of calculating
Verb
  • But Forbes reported that unraveling TikTok from ByteDance will be all but impossible, and more recently, found that if TikTok is banned, Americans’ data could flow back to China.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jack eventually saves Santa and defeats Oogie by unraveling his cloth, revealing a squirming pile of insects.
    Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of unraveling
Verb
  • The proliferation of mobile banking and the need for real-time transaction processing has pushed computing to the edge.
    Ramasankar Molleti, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The actors' strike also posed the same problem for OD, Kojima's second game in development, powered by cloud computing technology from Microsoft's Xbox division.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of computing
Verb
  • This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The journey of creating the Nami lineup is deeply personal to Dean, who emphasized the importance of independence in the competitive footwear industry.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The power play, on the other hand, still isn’t clicking.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of clicking
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