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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works out

For a class of 30, that works out at more than £18 per child.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Ying, 39, would check the works out and return days later with dummy manuscripts.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

When he substitutes a pitcher or a hitter and it works out, Dave is a hero, and when it doesn’t work out, Dave is a bum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

So the funding challenge over an infinite time horizon works out at around 6% of future gross domestic product.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026

Jackson works out a guard schedule, and, since I’m not on the first shift, I wedge myself in the tight space between Gale and Leeg 1 and go right to sleep.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins