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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Former Conservative Home Secretary Amber Rudd told Newscast: "You are phoned at 3am and you are whisked in to chair these meetings where the real heroes have to work out what to do."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"The American group can come to us and, after us, go to Moscow. If it does not work out with three parties, let's do it this way," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

While tech giants work out how agent tools could be used by businesses, the next AI innovation could come from "someone who just wants to have fun", Steinberger said.

From Barron's • 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

Galileo had to cast two horoscopes, work out which seemed better to fit the life of Ferdinand so far, thus decide his date of birth and so predict his future.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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