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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For them, buying shares of recently listed IPOs on average doesn’t work out so well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Prof Lampert says Eriksen's doctors will need to work out why his heart rhythm changed during the match, and if there is anything they can do to make it less likely to happen again.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX also needs to work out how to make Starlink more reliable in dense urban environments.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

When the relationships fizzle, when the job sucks, when things don’t work out the way you plan, you know they’re always there for you.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

‘So I’ve got to find a mountain that nobody’s ever seen. And work out the answer to a riddle that nobody’s ever solved. And kill a bear that nobody can fight.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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