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

So we’ll see how it works out this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

That works out at $1,450 to $1,550 per month.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

“It’s still early to see how the game works out and how it goes along.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

It’s too bad I won’t be able to take her with me if this works out.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed