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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"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

"I think that equation is the most difficult one that Pakistan is going to have to think through if its current plans don't work out."

From BBC • 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

The curtailing of perks, from offsites to travel, is happening against the backdrop of an artificial intelligence push that employees say seems aimed at squeezing more work out of fewer people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In my P.E. class I suited up but sat on the bench because I did not have the energy or strength to work out.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

work out

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