Synonyms of work out

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verb

1

as in to solve

to find an answer for through reasoning

by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• solve
• answer
• unravel
• resolve
• figure out
• work
• decipher
• puzzle (out)
• riddle (out)
• crack
• decide
• conclude
• dope (out)
• break
• straighten (out)
• gather
• unriddle
• clear (up)
• deduce
• judge
• guess
• infer
• reason
• iron out
• presume
• assume
• divine
• speculate
• conjecture
• untie
• decode
• unscramble
• untangle

2

as in to develop

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

worked out a compromise between the warring factions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• develop
• forge
• work up
• create
• grind (out)
• carve (out)
• craft
• bring forth
• hammer out
• achieve
• thrash (out)
• construct
• generate
• devise
• crank out
• compose
• carry out
• turn out
• throw up
• form
• engineer
• churn out
• accomplish
• shape
• effect
• model
• manufacture
• originate
• invent
• cook (up)
• tailor
• mint
• conceive
• hatch
• fashion
• cobble (together or up)
• concoct
• bring off
• fabricate
• contrive
• frame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• destroy
• tear down
• dismantle
• demolish
• ruin
• wreck
• undo
• raze
• unmake

3

as in to succeed

to turn out as planned or desired

our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succeed
• go
• click
• bear fruit
• pan out
• come off
• deliver the goods
• go over
• catch fire
• deliver
• catch on
• do the trick
• flourish
• go like clockwork
• thrive
• prosper
• cook
• percolate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strike out
• wash out
• fail
• miss
• founder
• collapse
• fold
• struggle
• flunk
• bomb
• languish
• flop
• decline
• slip
• flounder
• sink
• wane
• fall down
• slump
• skid
• crumble
• go under
• crack up
• crash
• choke
• miscarry
• flame out
• crater
• implode
• misfire
• self-destruct

4

as in to figure

to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations

after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• figure
• calculate
• compute
• cipher
• assess
• add up
• estimate
• measure
• add
• evaluate
• figure out
• solve (for)
• allow (for)
• sum
• subtract
• reckon
• multiply
• count
• divide
• average
• deduct
• gauge
• figure in
• scale
• factor (in or into or out)
• number
• totalize
• total
• appraise
• calibrate
• value
• rate
• tally
• itemize
• recalculate
• recompute
• refigure

workout

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noun

ˈwərk-ˌau̇t 

as in exercise

something done over and over in order to develop skill

a workout with dumbbells for building the muscles of the arms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exercise
• practice
• training
• drill
• lesson
• routine
• homework
• assignment
• brushup
• refresher
• review

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of work out

Verb

The 28-year-old right-hander, who typically works out of the bullpen, delivered five scoreless innings while striking out five and allowing just two hits and two walks. —Tyler Carmona june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026

During the four offseason workouts open to reporters, Mahomes went through individual drills, installs and 7-on-7 periods, but the Chiefs held him back from 11-on-11 work out of caution. —Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026

Noun

WatchOS 27 will introduce Workout Buddy, a technology that is said to motivate users to work out based on their fitness history, based on data tracking pace, distance and workout duration. —Mason Leath, ABC News, 8 June 2026

As summer workouts began, new head coach Niko Medved was beginning his first season at Minnesota with only two reserve players returning to the program. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026