How do I replace a word with a synonym in Google Docs in one click?

Install Synwell, put the cursor in the word and choose Extensions > Synwell > Look up selected word. Click any synonym and it replaces your word in the same tense, number and capitals, keeping its formatting.

Does Synwell need an internet connection to a dictionary site?

No. The whole dictionary is built into the add-on, so lookups don't depend on another website and can't fail with a connection error. The only network call is a license check with Great Work.

The right word, without leaving Google Docs

Put the cursor in a word and Synwell shows its synonyms grouped by meaning, each with a definition and an example. Click one and it swaps in with the same tense, capitals and formatting as the word you wrote. Rhymes, a word finder and an overused-word check are one tab away.

Email us to get Synwell See pricing Synwell in Google Docs: the cursor is in the word running, and the sidebar lists meanings of run with definitions, examples and synonyms.

One click, in the right form

Look up "running" and click "sprint": you get "sprinting". "children" becomes "kids", "bigger" becomes "larger", "went" becomes "traveled". "Fast" becomes "Quick" and "FAST" becomes "QUICK". Bold, italic, font, size, color and links stay, and Edit > Undo puts the original back. Click the arrow next to any suggestion to look that word up too; Synwell still replaces the word in your document.

After clicking working, the document reads: the new checkout is working smoothly, still in bold.

Everything a writer reaches for

Synonyms by meaning

Part of speech, a definition and an example for every meaning, with antonyms, broader, narrower and similar words, and a long list of more related words. "modest" gets 25+ choices, not 10.

Rhymes

Perfect rhymes grouped by syllable count, then near rhymes. For songs, poems, toasts, slogans and picture books.

Word finder

Starts with, ends with, contains, number of letters, or a pattern like c?t or *ight. Commonest words first.

Words that mean...

Describe the idea ("a person who loves books", "a large group of birds") and get the word for it.

Phrases and idioms

Phrases that contain the word, from "kick the bucket" to "bucket seat".

Words you overuse

Counts the words you lean on, flags close repeats and filler like very and really, and selects each use so you can swap it.

The Rhymes tab for running: stunning, cunning, shunning, then near rhymes like coming and humming.

The Word finder tab: six-letter words ending in ight, such as bright, flight and slight.

The Overused tab: team used 6 times with close repeats, and filler words really, very and good; the first use of team is selected in the document.

Words that mean: happy and full of energy gives lively, in high spirits, blithe and more.

Built in, so it doesn't break

Other thesaurus add-ons look every word up on their own website, and their reviews fill with "connection error" and "doesn't work anymore". Synwell carries its whole dictionary inside the add-on: about 52,000 entries and 53,000 meanings, and rhymes for 47,000 words. There's no outside site to go down.

Synwell only opens the Doc you use it in. No AI, no tracking, and your writing never leaves Google. The only thing Great Work sees is your Google account email for your license.

Pricing

$3.99 / month

Renews monthly until you cancel.

$29.99 / year

Renews yearly until you cancel. About $2.50 a month.

Free trial first: 10 days of use within 14 days, whichever comes first. A day counts once however many words you look up or replace. No card needed to try it. The sidebar always shows how much trial is left.

When the trial ends, the sidebar shows the price, how renewal works and how to cancel before any charge.

Renewal, cancelling and refunds

Plans are per Google account and renew automatically at the same price each month or year until you cancel.
Cancel any time from Extensions > Synwell > Plans and billing (Manage billing). You keep access until the end of the period you paid for.
UK and EU customers: you can cancel within 14 days of your first purchase for a full refund, no reason needed. Email hello@greatwork.company.

Questions

How do I start?

Install Synwell, open any Google Doc, put the cursor in a word and choose Extensions > Synwell > Look up selected word.

Does it work in tables, lists and documents with tabs?

Yes, in the main text of the document, including tables, lists and document tabs. Headers, footers and footnotes aren't supported; type the word in the search box instead.

What languages?

English.

Where does the word data come from?

WordNet 3.0, Moby Thesaurus II and the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, combined and cleaned up by Great Work (offensive slurs removed). Full credits and licenses are inside the add-on.

Can my whole school or team use it?

Each person needs their own plan today. Email us about a team plan.