Definitions

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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“If it works out, I’m going to take the credit,” he said Wednesday “If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD. You better be careful, JD!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

This mechanism is captured mathematically by what we call the imprint operator, a reversible rule that makes information conservation work out.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

"Those other things will work out down the line."

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

“Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!”

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Before I can even work out the right response, Bubbe continues.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

work out

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