Showing results for works out. Search instead for works+out.

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That works out to $436 a minute for Ezekiel’s care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

General Motors trades for about 6.5 times estimated 2027 free cash flow, which works out to a 15% yield.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

“Happy ever after” only works out in stories, not in life—leastwise, not happy the way you think it should be.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe