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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He spotted dead invasive mosses on a cliffside and took samples, but couldn't work out the killer.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It cited a senior US official as saying there are still details "to work out," and the "slow and opaque" nature of Iran's decision-making system could delay an agreement by another few days.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Stock-market investors appear optimistic that the U.S. and Iran both want to work out a peace deal, according to Torres of Interactive Brokers.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Reliever Lena Elkins couldn’t work out of the jam.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

“Don’t worry, honey. Whatever the letter J means, it’s all going to work out, just you wait and see.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

work out

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