works out

verb

Definition of works outnext
present tense third-person singular of work out
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Synonyms for works out
  1. solves
  2. develops
  3. succeeds
  4. goes
  5. calculates
  6. creates
Verb
  • Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The best of the bunch typically solves a common problem.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of solves
Verb
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Cured Meats Bacon and cured hams have an extremely short freezer life (less than a month) because the salt in them increases the rate at which rancidity develops in the meat.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of develops
Verb
  • But even if the company succeeds, internet users have a way of pushing the boundaries of new tools like this until every possible awful output has been demonstrated.
    Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That's how the Artemis campaign succeeds.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeds
Verb
  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of goes
Verb
  • This calculation takes into account your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusts them for inflation and calculates your Social Security monthly benefit at your full retirements age.
    Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • While almost every company selling these tests calculates biological age based on a different methodology, Function relies on Phenotypic Age, which is an assessment of biomarkers such as albumin, creatinine, glucose, and mean cell volume.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculates
Verb
  • Colorado’s Old Elk creates unique finishes to enhance classic bourbon notes.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This creates a solid foundation for smart factory technologies like predictive maintenance, asset management, real-time monitoring and more.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
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works out

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