WORKED OUT Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

worked out

verb

past tense of work out

as in solved

to find an answer for through reasoning by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem

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as in developed

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort worked out a compromise between the warring factions

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as in succeeded

to turn out as planned or desired our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out

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as in calculated

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

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Recent Examples of worked out The moves worked out just fine for Yildiz, who’s responsible for three goals during the nation’s World Cup qualifying campaign. —

Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 June 2026 Pantochino Productions, the singularly silly, strange and hysterical small theater company that has worked out of the Milford Arts Council (MAC) for the past 16 years, occupies a unique place in the Connecticut theater landscape. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 The deal worked out for both sides. —

Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 The Crusaders, who claimed a SoCal-record third regional title, racked up 14 hits but Payne worked out of several jams. —

Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 June 2026 By midnight, the two of them had worked out a new set of terms. —

Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The Browns will acquire pass rusher and linebacker Jared Verse — the 2024 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year — a 2027 first-round selection and other draft picks that are still being worked out. —

CBS News, 1 June 2026 Faced with a runner on third and one out, Ginn worked out of the jam after surrendering a walk with a key strikeout of Yankees slugger Ryan McMahon followed by a flyout by Austin Wells. —

Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026 Had the draw worked out differently, there would probably have been another all-English Europa League final this time around. —

Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026

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To billionaire and gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, every problem can be solved by a tax increase.

— Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Sun Drop’s significance While more hearings, investigation and perhaps a trial must play out before the Sun Drop killings are solved, Talbert’s arrest is the first real development and chance at closure for the victims’ families and the town of Concord.

— Julia Coin May 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026