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

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works out

"But the Chinese are bringing out cars for a lot less money with similar technology, so it's going to be tough, but I just hope that it works out for them."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He hops on a Peloton or other spin bike and works out for an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

We will have to see just how well that works out for them in the future.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

Perea’s crew works out of a large metal shed at the far end of a parking lot, a shop they affectionately call “the Oasis.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

And who knows, maybe if everything works out, I can find myself another copy.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland