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sort out

VERB
analyze
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consider evaluate figure out inspect interpret investigate resolve scrutinize spell out study test
STRONG
assay confab estimate figure hash judge rehash
WEAK
beat a dead horse chew over get down to brass tacks kick around talk game think through
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forget ignore neglect
WEAK
assemble combine synthesize
VERB
debug
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unscramble
STRONG
adjust correct fix remedy repair unravel untangle
WEAK
iron out remove errors straighten out work the bugs out of
Antonyms
STRONG
break destroy disarrange disorganize hurt injure spoil tangle
VERB
disentangle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detach disengage emancipate extricate unravel unscramble untangle untie
STRONG
disembroil disencumber disinvolve expand free loose open part resolve separate sever simplify sunder unbraid undo unfold unsnarl untwine untwist
WEAK
bail one out clear up discumber let go let off work out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attach connect tangle tie unite
STRONG
block close combine hide join
WEAK
entangle entwine twist wind
VERB
distinguish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze categorize characterize determine differentiate discriminate divide figure out identify know qualify recognize separate
STRONG
ascertain classify collate decide demarcate diagnose estimate extricate finger individualize individuate judge label mark name part pinpoint place select sift signalize singularize specify spot tag
WEAK
determinate diagnosticate make out mark off set apart set off single out tell apart tell between tell from
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow combine confuse connect join link miss misunderstand mix up unite
STRONG
ignore lose overlook
VERB
hammer out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
establish negotiate settle thrash out work out
WEAK
accomplish bring about build complete construct erect excogitate fight through finish form make produce set up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confuse unsettle
VERB
individualize
Synonyms
STRONG
analyze ascertain categorize characterize classify collate decide demarcate determine diagnose differentiate discriminate divide estimate extricate finger identify individuate judge know label mark name part pinpoint place qualify recognize select separate sift signalize singularize specify spot tag
WEAK
determinate diagnosticate figure out make out mark off set apart set off single out tell apart tell between tell from
Antonyms
STRONG
allow combine confuse connect disarrange forget hesitate ignore join link lose miss misunderstand mix up overlook unite
VERB
iron out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrate clear up eradicate expedite get rid of harmonize negotiate resolve settle smooth over straighten out unravel
WEAK
agree compromise eliminate erase put right reach agreement settle differences simplify
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question
WEAK
make worse mess up
VERB
order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign conduct distribute establish file place plan
STRONG
adapt adjust align alphabetize array catalogue class classify codify control dispose fix formalize furnish group index line locate manage marshal neaten normalize pattern range regiment regularize regulate right routine settle space standardize streamline systematize tabulate tidy
WEAK
lay out line up methodize put away put to rights set guidelines set in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder keep
STRONG
break change confuse depart disorganize disturb jumble leave alone mismanage mix up unsettle upset
WEAK
mess up muddle
VERB
pick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elect name prefer take
STRONG
cull finger hand-pick mark separate slot tab tag tap winnow
WEAK
decide upon fix upon go down the line opt for optate pick and choose pick out say so settle on sift out single out take it or leave it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore reject
WEAK
grow plant refuse
VERB
ratiocinate
Synonyms
STRONG
analyze appraise appreciate brood cerebrate cogitate comprehend conceive consider deduce deliberate estimate evaluate examine ideate imagine infer judge meditate mull muse ponder rationalize reason reflect resolve revolve ruminate speculate stew study weigh
WEAK
figure out have in mind intellectualize logicalize mull over put on one's thinking cap rack one's brains stop to consider take under consideration turn over use one's head
Antonyms
STRONG
dismiss disregard forget ignore misunderstand neglect
VERB
right
Synonyms
STRONG
adjust amend balance debug doctor emend launder mend overhaul patch recompense recondition reconstruct rectify redress repair restore reward scrub settle square straighten vindicate
WEAK
clean up compensate for dial back do justice fiddle with fix up go straight make up for pick up put in place put right recalibrate set straight set upright shape up straighten out turn around
Antonyms
STRONG
break confuse damage destroy harm hurt injure move punish ruin upset worsen
WEAK
wrong
VERB
select
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choose cull decide elect make name pick single out take
STRONG
mark opt peg slot tag tap winnow
WEAK
make a choice make a selection opt for optate pin down say so tab
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disallow fail ignore lose refuse reject stop
VERB
study
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inspect investigate read research scrutinize survey view
STRONG
brainstorm canvass case compare deliberate figure peruse scope
WEAK
check out check over check up do research give the eagle eye keep tabs look into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
WEAK
forget
VERB
think
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate consider figure out judge ponder reflect resolve speculate study
STRONG
analyze appraise brood cerebrate cogitate comprehend conceive deduce deliberate estimate evaluate examine ideate imagine infer meditate mull muse rationalize reason revolve ruminate stew weigh
WEAK
have in mind intellectualize logicalize mull over rack one's brains stop to consider take under consideration turn over use one's head
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard forget ignore neglect
VERB
unravel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear up resolve
STRONG
disclose explain
WEAK
unriddle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question
WEAK
knot tangle tie
VERB
weigh
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze balance estimate evaluate examine ponder
STRONG
appraise brainstorm deliberate excogitate meditate mind rate rehash study sweat track
WEAK
give thought to hash over mull over perpend reflect upon think about think out think over
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Greer also said U.S. officials have been talking with their Chinese counterparts about setting up a “board of trade” to sort out nonsensitive trade issues to clear the way for talks on “the sticky issues.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Most of my book is devoted to trying to sort out this political enigma, and how the movement and its consequences might be understood.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

He has been spending a lot of time in Japan trying to help them sort out their engine protect.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But if the Paramount-WBD transaction is approved by regulators, CNN and CBS News will be forced into potentially rocky marriage where they will have to sort out leadership roles, personnel and editorial direction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“Trying to sort out all Mr. Blakeslee said....Now this is me talking.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns