worked out

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

brought about come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

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worked out

I was able to claim several months of retroactive benefits, so it still worked out quite well for me.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Until the kinks are worked out, you never know what you’re going to find for passport lines when entering or leaving Europe, though one tool from a travel influencer aims to help.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

That being said, the current period in the cycle has worked out well for stocks, despite the unfavorable designation.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

Astronomers tracking the rocket part eventually worked out that those small nudges had put it on a course towards the Moon, and it was picking up speed every day.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Arnold and I worked out new prices, since Pasqual would be doing additional work.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen

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