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
  • Make sure your business idea solves a specific problem or serves a gap in the market.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Investors want to see that your solution solves a tangible problem, so ensure that your MVP shows potential for scalability.
    Christoph Zeizel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of solves
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  • As the whiskey develops, subtle stone and orchard fruit notes of apricot and apple emerge, giving it a rounded complexity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ludwig’s angina is a type of cellulitis (deep skin infection) that develops under the tongue and in the neck.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Executives agreed to forgo their annual bonuses for 2025 unless their turnaround plan succeeds.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If Epic succeeds, then Disney will succeed as well.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of succeeds
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  • As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goes
Verb
  • The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
    Alexandra Olson and Claire Savage, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of calculates
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  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
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