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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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But if its AI vision doesn’t work out, expect it to join the list of examples of when investors got carried away by a mania.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

However, life does not always work out that way.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

But first, they needed to work out the logistics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The coroner said carbon testing was done in several stages to work out when he lived.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I could hear my heart drumming in my ears, but I told myself this plan would work out.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller