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work through

VERB
answer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clarify deal with do meet
STRONG
conform correlate correspond crack dope elucidate fill fit lick pass qualify satisfy serve suffice suit unzip work
WEAK
dope out measure up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
miss
STRONG
differ disagree dissatisfy fail lose receive refuse take
WEAK
ask question
VERB
resolve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agree answer clear up conclude deal with decide determine fix iron out propose settle solve undertake work out
STRONG
analyze anatomize break choose clinch decipher decree design dissect dissolve elect elucidate fathom figure intend lick purpose rule unfold unravel untangle unzip will work
WEAK
break down make a point of pan out pass upon puzzle out remain firm take a stand
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin forget hesitate oppose question refuse start unsettle
STRONG
assemble fasten hide join mend put together tangle
WEAK
mull waver wonder
VERB
wade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bathe paddle splash stumble trek
STRONG
attack attempt drudge ford initiate labor launch start tackle toil walk
WEAK
fall to get feet wet get stuck in go for jump in light into pitch in set about set to tear into
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid be lazy conclude dodge end finish idle ignore laze neglect stop

Example Sentences

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Some still have large piles of cocoa to work through before returning to the market, van Dort said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Because so many dogs are afraid of fireworks or going on car rides, videos of those experiences could help nervous dogs to work through those fears, Lubeach says.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Guthrie’s decision to work through her grief is a positive outcome for “Today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I gather my cleaning supplies in advance and fill a cooler with ice to hold anything perishable while I work through the fridge and freezer.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

She says we just need time to work through it.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven