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 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

"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

An RAC survey published in October found 1,700 people found that 13% of respondents could not work out how to use a parking app.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Additionally, the double bottom breakout above a $436.99 pivot unraveled very quickly, a red flag as we know the best breakouts tend to work out right away.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

As he put it to others, “If you’re in a business where you can do only one thing and it doesn’t work out, it’s hard for your bosses to be mad at you.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

work out

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