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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Companies tend to file confidentially to protect business information while they work out IPO details with the SEC.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The scheme is intended to overcome the fear that some jobseekers have that they'll have no money for weeks if they take a job that doesn't work out.

From BBC • 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

Sometimes it’s hard to work out what is moving markets, but this is not one of those times.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“It’ll all work out, Hattie. Don’t you worry. Maybe not the way you think it’s going to, but it will work out.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

work out

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