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work out

VERB
solve; satisfy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve arrange come out complete develop devise figure out fix form formulate handle happen resolve win
WEAK
attain be effective bring off clear come to terms compromise construct contrive elaborate evolve find out finish get something done go go well manipulate pan out plan prosper pull off put together reach agreement result succeed swing turn out up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy disarrange disorganize disturb fail forget give up halt ignore lose neglect stop

Example Sentences

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Companies tend to file confidentially to protect business information while they work out IPO details with the SEC.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s strange to work out in damp gear—the wetness helps conduct electricity—though newer dry suits are now entering the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The scheme is intended to overcome the fear that some jobseekers have that they'll have no money for weeks if they take a job that doesn't work out.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Sometimes it’s hard to work out what is moving markets, but this is not one of those times.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

If you tinker with these, you might work out that the rotors and plugboard link up the letter keys and the indicators.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.