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worked out

verb

Definition of worked outnext
past tense of work out
1
as in solved
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 developed
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 succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out

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as in calculated
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 worked out
  1. solved
  2. developed
  3. succeeded
  4. calculated
  5. forged
  6. went
  7. unraveled
  8. created
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  • The mystery was solved when Concord De La Salle football coach Justin Alumbaugh reached me and apologized that his 2-year-old daughter, Isabel, had gotten ahold of his phone.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Harnessing the power of particle physics, Willow solved a problem in under five minutes that would take the world's fastest classical supercomputer an unimaginable 10 septillion years—that's a 1 followed by 25 zeros.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of solved
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  • Although much of Malibu was under evacuation orders, sheltering in place was the university’s primary plan during wildfires, developed in consultation with fire officials, said Michael Friel, a university spokesman.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That same year, further north from Google’s Mountain View offices, a small startup developed the technology to hail a cab from an app.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of developed
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  • Monumental change the occurred back in February, when longtime RADA president Kenneth Branagh was succeeded by David Harewood as president and Erivo took on the role of vice president.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In many cases, overall pacts are succeeded by less-expensive first-look deals which give creatives flexibility.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of succeeded
Verb
  • While overdose deaths for 2024 have not been calculated yet, and will not be until after the end of the year, the CDC said that deaths fell 17% in a one-year period.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In my experience, the key to success here is keeping the incentive structure simple and transparent so that salespeople know exactly how their earnings are calculated.
    Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of calculated
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  • Shaggy yet shiny, the indie film festival was forged in the shadow of Sundance after its founders were rejected from the prestigious Park City showcase during the mid-nineties.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Throughout her life, Giovanni forged bonds with cultural giants such as Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Muhammad Ali.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of forged
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  • For fans that watch and wager on the game, more bettors for this year’s contest are betting on Army, who went 11-1 this season and captured the AAC Championship last week in a conference title game win over Tulane.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Last season, during the Rams’ last-season push to the playoffs, Stafford went four games without an interception.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of went
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  • In 2013, Omnicom and Publicis struck a deal to merge, but the agreement unraveled months later over disputes over which management group would oversee a combined entity.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles unraveled last December and were stunned in the first round of the playoffs, then released him for salary cap reasons, leading him to sign with the Chicago Bears.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of unraveled
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  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unions are not created out of thin air or by judicial decree.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of created
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