Synonyms of work out

work out 1 of 2

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

workout

2 of 2

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
• practise
• drill
• lesson
• routine
• homework
• assignment
• brushup
• refresher
• review

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of work out

Verb

The epic snowy battle scene’s twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end. —Lincee Ray, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025

How did that work out for the citizens of Maryland? —Haven Shoemaker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2025

Noun

Taking a good old fashioned epsom salt bath is one of my favorite ways to relax, ease sore muscles from a workout, and maximize my magnesium levels. —Megan McIntyre, Allure, 26 Feb. 2025

Bonus: There’s a version with pockets in case that’s a dealbreaker for your workout apparel. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025