works 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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That works out to roughly an average of $80 million per day in the U.S. until the end of 2031.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

That works out to roughly 4.5 minutes per day or about 10 minutes every other day.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

After 433 matches in blue, Seamus Coleman's famous £60,000 transfer fee from Sligo Rovers works out at about £140 a game.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

So if the plan works out, the Chargers will start five linemen who weren’t even in uniform for them for the January playoff loss to New England.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Which works out fine, because no one asks about him anyways.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day