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

In a briefing for reporters, a senior administration official said big companies would have 120 days to work out agreements with the administration.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The curtailing of perks, from offsites to travel, is happening amid an AI push that employees say seems aimed at squeezing more work out of fewer people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She then used that to work out what kind of Enigma wiring would produce those results.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

work out

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