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
Relevance
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of work out
New Atlas, 4 July 2025
That didn’t work out so well, and the band reunited in late 2001.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Most workout apps today still rely on pre-recorded video sessions, generic training calendars, and minimal real-time interaction.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for work out
Verb
So this led them to ask: What if betaine isn't a passive biomarker of exercise but plays an important role in the health benefits of working out?
—New Atlas, 4 July 2025
That didn’t work out so well, and the band reunited in late 2001.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Noun
While both rings excel at detecting high-intensity HIIT workouts and long runs, neither the Ultrahuman nor Oura rings were great at identifying and monitoring low-intensity workouts like yoga and Pilates.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Most workout apps today still rely on pre-recorded video sessions, generic training calendars, and minimal real-time interaction.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for work out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
-
But whereas some closers wouldn’t waste time trying to solve that problem, Díaz has worked hard on being quicker home.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
-
That’s the demand problem that PJM is focused on, which is not Maryland’s problem to solve.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
Verb
-
Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory.—
Brook Choulet,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Perry has developed a wide range of TV shows, including Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2006–2012; 2020–present), The Oval (2019–present), Beauty in Black (2024–present), and She the People (2025–present).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
Xiaomi has succeeded, while Apple barely got off the ground.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Smith succeeds former Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, who departed for SMU in March after a simmering conflict with former head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard came to a head during the Terrapins’ NCAA Tournament run last season.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
Manager Aaron Boone, however, figured that hitting bombs against his former team must have felt nice for Bellinger.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
-
And as long as Pancho Villa was selling tortillas, Trevor Boney figured, there was no urgency.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
-
In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
-
Lamine answered questions in Catalan from the Catalan press and others in Spanish, and towards the end of a press conference, he was asked about his activities away from the pitch.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Journal Sentinel reporters will answer your questions At Catholic parish, fear permeates almost everything The two pastors don’t know each other.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
Exploring and experimenting through storytelling that forges an identity for Colombia’s Caribbean region, Estuario Cine was established by Alberto de la Espriella and Antonio Camargo in 2022.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 July 2025
-
But if the results are solid, there’s no reason why this name can’t break away and forge a new trading range above current resistance at $60.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
The action by the state legislature, set to go into effect in 2026, has already led Scott to completely reshape the business model of what has been 7 Point Farm and Apothecary, formerly in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
-
The story goes that the robbery occurred in broad daylight while occupants of Villa Nellcôte watched TV, having reportedly been conducted by Marseille drug dealers that Richards was said to have owed money to.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share