Definitions

work 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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The Lakers went to Spain recently to watch De Larrea work out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

With hospitals offline, the cyber-experts worked closely with the Hippocrates maker to work out how many systems had been infected and kick the hackers out.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

This mechanism is captured mathematically by what we call the imprint operator, a reversible rule that makes information conservation work out.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

"If it works out, I'm going to take the credit. If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD," Trump said in his closing G7 press conference.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The boys eyed one another as if they were not sure how a partnership would work out.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

work out

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