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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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"I work out so much, like, about one minute a day, max. If I'm lucky," Trump said before signing the proclamation in the Oval Office.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Me: In the middle of a work out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

How about if it does not work out in the tournament?

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Stafford, 38, and the Rams are expected to work out an adjustment to his contract for this season, but whether Stafford intends to play beyond 2026 is unknown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“I promise this will work out for the best, Coal,” Dr. Achebe said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste