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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Work out a monthly budget of your income and expenditures, including utilities, property taxes, home insurance, mortgage payments, groceries and gas, and stick to it.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

Work out the grade-point average and it was a promising-at-times effort that fell slightly short of Roberts’ goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2022

Work out with your family and friends on the chosen platform ahead of time.

From Fox News • Mar. 10, 2022

"Work out how to answer stupid questions," she laughs.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2016

"Work out how long they can stay on this course before it's irreversible. At what point will they no longer be able to intercept Earth?"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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