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work something out

VERB
conspire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
collude connive cooperate
STRONG
cabal cogitate collogue confederate contrive devise hatch intrigue machinate maneuver operate promote wangle wire
WEAK
be in cahoots cook up get in bed with put out a contract
Antonyms
STRONG
leave alone neglect
WEAK
disagree

Example Sentences

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They now say she owes $130,000 and she has to work something out immediately or they’ll put a lien on her house, which is a great place in a beach town.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He is sure he’ll work something out, though.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

"As long as they have good work ethic, and they're polite and respectful, we'll work something out," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

I don’t know why the Rams and Cooper Kupp couldn’t work something out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

“Then we work something out, the way we always do.”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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