shear, flatten, pinch, contract, liquefy, stroke, manipulate, parallel, encircle, slice, wave, mirror, twirl, ripple, align, rotate, split, replicate, paint, chrome, model, synchronize, engrave, plaster, brush, emboss, feather, saturate, grade, sharpen, crop, spatter, stamp, multiply, flip, simulate, edge with/in, define, daub, highlight, center, slope, space, curve, mottle, speckle, invert, stipple, proportion, outline, alternate, interlace, reticulate, line, layer, style, texturize, gray, darken, blur, lighten, blacken, flare, view, pop out, distort, smudge, desaturate, sponge, draw, size, chalk, circle, depict, charcoal, shadow, illustrate, render, zoom in/out, proof, print, plot, tilt, image, extrude, halftone, gradate, adjust, facet, fragment, contrast, pattern, cascade, revolve, spherize, photoshop, watermark, automate, interface, equalize, amplify, animate, crystalize, pointillize, posterize, rasterize, pixelate, overlap, demarcate, solarize, computerize, photocopy, digitize

clamp, punch, snip, trim, flatten, twist, crimp, smooth, bend, wind, unhook, screw on, thread, tack, gauge, slit, glue, cut, apply, stitch, fabricate, paint, build, sculpt, staple, shape, etch, emboss, assemble, attach, frame, paste, adorn, affix, embellish, ornament, emblazon, decorate, weave, proportion, line, sketch, tie, cinch, color, buff, contour, moisten, crinkle, sprinkle, tint, blot, draw, piece together, knit, design, fire (clay in a kiln), back, spin, bead, cast off, crook, ring, mat, cut down/away/out, fill in/with, clay, lacquer, whittle down, pencil in, adhere

shoot, snap, measure, fix, set, frame, mount, click, crop, contour, pose, block out, backlight, light, focus, zoom, pan

hew, shave, chip, arch, contact, cast, cut, mold, smelt, model, carve, sculpt, chisel, shape, scale, glaze, buff, contour, gloss, burnish, varnish, lacquer, form, flute (furrows into wood), hollow, hammer out, fashion

carve, etch, draw up, stipple, sketch, draft, render, design

smash, ram, slam into, flatten, level, disassemble, topple, dismantle, tear down, demolish, wreck, knock down/over, upend, clear away, raze, bulldoze, shatter, destroy, take apart/down, break, salvage

wrest, flex, wrestle, bore, tunnel, punch, drill, saw, shave off, nick, notch, pound, hammer, wrench, file, sand, push, lug, shovel, scratch, hang, tense, dig, swivel, level, pry, ply, fit, whet, tack, grease, rig, steer, prime, tackle, cut, fabricate, retrofit, plumb, chisel, sheetrock, staple, lower, galvanize, assemble, harness, scaffold, bid, nail, pave, shim, ramp (up), bite, work, draw up, vent, hit (an object), loose, clack, sear, cure (wood/concrete), rev, clear, scoop up, tear down, scale, grade, stash, frame, erect, refit, sharpen, upgrade, convert, strengthen, renovate, remodel, demolish

pull, glom, cling, wrest, seize, wring, tear, grasp, grip, grab, clamp, force, flex, clench, hold tight/on, clasp, tug, yank, latch onto, wrestle, tighten (one's grip), tussle, wrangle, struggle, clutch, grapple, squeeze, work one's fingers, hug, snatch, take hold, hold (tight), get one's hands on, frogmarch

smash, punch, beat, bang, jab, mash, club, ram, conk (on the head), zap, rap, bash, slap, maul, lash, slug, thrash, hit, clang, knock, belt, clap, drum, wham, slam, plunk, blast, thunk, thud, thump, smack, pound, squash, quash, bust, whomp, smite, strike, swat, whack, thwack, swipe, clobber, pelt, pummel, wallop, hammer, assault, batter, mishandle, nail

flex, hug, bump, butt, collide, embrace, toss, bend, kneel, duck, slink down, curl, curl up, straighten (one's spine), hover, position, reposition, shake, mirror, bob, wiggle, rise, lower, draw up, mimic, stretch, shy away, cower, simulate, embody, undulate, face, turn, stop, sway, draw in, salute, bow, enact, act out, pantomime, lean, plié, curtsy, gesture, mime, push up against, heave (a sigh), genuflect, spin around, stand (at attention), rock (side to side), turn away/aside/toward, limber, cross (one's legs), stand up/back, settle (oneself), kowtow, bestride

dip, plunk, drop, dive, descend, dunk, flop, bathe, stick, puncture, douse, cascade, sink, plummet, tumble, fall, submerge, go in/through, baptize, waterboard, plunge (a knife into), cannonball

tear, break apart, sever, cleave, mangle, mutilate, butcher, disarticulate, rip, sunder, crack, snap, slit, split, cut, breach, rend, gape, fission, rupture, fracture, splinter, slice open, fissure, break open, gash, lacerate, burst apart, rip open, tear asunder, tear up/apart

grasp, grip, grab, squeeze, scrape, graze, jab, rap, thump, swat, flatten, pinch, abrade, thrust, shove, push, handle, rub, probe, grate, chafe, smooth, pat, cup, thumb, toy with, tap, bump up against, tease (something loose), stroke, grope, rub up against, wrap, touch, tear into/off (a label/wrapping), skim, run one's hand over, turn in one's hand, turn over, scratch, wipe, poke, finger, rustle, rumple, cushion (with a pillow), cradle, fiddle with, loosen, fumble, worry, fondle, embrace, enfold, envelop, manipulate, prod, massage, run one's finger along

bump, embrace, bend, tip, stand, slouch, sag, lean into, incline, cock, slip, angle, waver, stagger, sway, reel, pause, lean on, bank, list, stand one's ground, orient, buckle (at the knees), lean, stoop (under a load), strain under, slant, stand (at attention), lock (one's knees), cant (one's head), favor (one leg)

drill, smother, pick up, decontaminate, break down, feed, control (fires), lay in (a line), lose (oxygen), run (a pump panel), make a push, enter (a burning structure), hook up, knock down, pull out, secure (a site), rescue, suppress, extinguish (flames), wet, quench (with chemicals), spray (with fire retardant), construct (firelines), deprive (of oxygen), rake (ashes), save (people/animals), climb (ladders), carry (a hose/people), put out, contain, create (a firebreak), start (a controlled fire), mount (a ladder), saturate

pack, probe, grope, fly, outfit, scale, brave, wade, clamber, weave, seek, explore, risk, dare, hike, map, take on, hitchhike, try out, trek, backpack, climb (a mountain/a rock face), gallivant, journey into, venture into/out, embark, step up/into, gauge (risks), cross (a desert/a sea), turn back/around, spelunk (in caves), cross into (a dangerous zone), reach (a distant shore)

stir, stun, surprise, arouse, stimulate, transfix, spellbind, fascinate, animate, astonish, excite, mesmerize, invigorate, pump up, thrill, alert, electrify, work up, exhilarate, enliven, rouse, wake up

gesticulate, motion, signal, figure out, mimic, imitate, show, simulate, pretend, belie, guess, disguise, represent, exaggerate, make up, invent, shout, piggyback, indicate, ape, deduce, dramatize, whisper, express, enact, goad, role-play, pantomime, sound out, venture (a guess), hazard ( a guess), play (house), perform (skits), act (out), gesture, mime, move (to act out), stand up (to take a turn), give (a clue/sign), hint

slide, team up, hop, skip, play, attack, advance, check, piece together, bluff, gamble, bet, sacrifice, play off, partner, roll (dice), shake (dice), rack up (points), tie (in a game), pass (on one's turn), sit out, take out (a board/a timer), set up (the board), jump (checks), keep (track/score), checkmate, win (points), lose (a game)

smell, benefit from, laugh, lap up, play, prick up, listen, watch, absorb, gaze, distract, smile, pay a visit, entertain, appreciate, partake, socialize, love, like, relish, indulge in, savor, delight in, enjoy, soak up/in, revel in, feel, relax, unwind, drink, knock around, take pleasure in, engage in, bandy, mess around, stare at, gallivant, kick back, amuse (oneself), look out/at/upon, get a kick out of, get a thrill out of, promenade, have fun, do nothing

boost, smooth, loosen, cushion, nourish, nurture, reward, soothe, open, calm, restore, release, eliminate, energize, wash away, slake, amuse, thaw, relax, sate, ease, alleviate, lighten (the load), slow one down, put into perspective, diminish (tension), expand (one's perspective), increase (capacity), broaden (one's viewpoint), change (perspective)

lounge, recline, idle, slack off, laugh, whistle, amble, sigh, indulge, snooze, nap, stretch, take in, decompress, breathe, smile, release, yawn, dally, dawdle, schmooze, relent, meditate, bare, trust, enjoy, delight, dream, unwind, chill, sit down, rest, stroll, lean, kick back, let go/up, laze (about), ease (up), mosey, put (one's feet up), close (one's eyes), do nothing, repose in

call, congregate, flicker, reflect, announce, malfunction, cough, whisper, seat, sneeze, usher, scalp (tickets), leave (the theater), silence (one's phone), read (program notes), dim (theater lights), draw open (a theater curtain)

clap, crunch, applaud, hoot, laugh, whistle, munch, review, appreciate, subscribe, whisper, sip, peer (through binoculars), lean, boo, watch (a show), reserve (seats), attend (a performance), catcall, observe (protocol), analyze (a plot), read (playbill/subtitles), shush, take one's seat

position, show, ride, race, risk, buck the odds, wager, blow it, parlay, jockey, place, win, round, place a bet, lay a bet, lay odds (on a race), play the ponies, put money on, bet on, head (for home), outpace, chance it, go for broke, take a flyer, bet the farm, cash in (a winning ticket), box (a bet), back (a horse)

speculate, risk, chance, buck the odds, wager, blow it, cash in, chance it, go for broke, take a flyer, bet the farm, put money down, roll (dice), take a chance, load the dice, blow on (the dice), crap out, put chips on the table, let it ride, give it a shot

gamble, hazard, buck the odds, venture, stake, bet on, chance it, go for broke, take a flyer, back (a player), try one's luck, blow (it/one's wad)

skim, forage, ruminate, scan, highlight, view, read, browse, peruse, decipher, pore over, leaf through, glance at, speed-read, open (a book), dog-ear (a page), follow (a narrative), mark (one's place with a bookmark), look through, flip through (a magazine), riffle through, thumb through, absorb (a story/a setting), focus (attention/eyes)

score, insert, figure out, strategize, define, alternate, identify, work out, lose, write down, tally, take turns, build on/up, recognize, search, win, unscramble, fill in (a space with a letter), play (word games), put down (a tile on the board), shake (tiles/dice), assemble (letters into a word), spell, hide (one's hand), think through, keep score, add up (points), lay down (a word), wait for (one's turn), think through/ahead, look up (in a dictionary), sound out, pick out (words), scramble (letters), sneak (words in), add (on)

hit, inject, shake, pour, chase, garnish, black out, light up, burn, stare, glaze over, mix, weaken, spin, cloud, funnel, stagger, pressure, reel, abstain, spike, tempt, inhale, binge, get stoned/high, trip, sniff, space out, vomit, throw up, sip, drink, chug, pass out, smoke (weed), snort (cocaine), uncork (a bottle), totter (from drunkenness), order (a round), share (a joint), pass (a joint), pass off, do shots, take (a shot/a hit), do a line (of cocaine), put (drinks on a tab), get high

bump, grind, belch, cavort, dance, snuggle, gyrate, sing, whirl, laugh, caper, frolic, unleash, cuddle, glitter, make out, celebrate, pulse, carry on, spike, tempt, hit on, flirt, chat, greet, joke, mingle, thrill, throw up, cheer, drink, burp, carve out, blare (music), blab, blabber, revel, hit it off, parody, consort, rub elbows with, tear into (food), slice (cake), venture out, let go/down, throw one's hands in the air, slip off to

slam, toss, team up, count, play, strategize, flip, aim, sink, divulge, come up with, lose, encourage, innovate, rack, win, act out, pantomime, choose (a partner), shotgun, concoct (house rules), deal (cards), select (a card), waterfall, arrange (cards), form (teams), do a shot, side-beer

club, bump, grind, shove, belch, cavort, dance, gyrate, sing, whirl, laugh, caper, frolic, unleash, glitter, make out, pulse, carry on, tempt, hit on, flirt, socialize, introduce, chat, network, joke, play (games), mingle, thrill, throw up, cheer, rave, romp, nosh, drink, burp, blare (music), blab, blabber, revel, hit it off, consort, rub elbows with, venture out, let go/down, barhop, spike (the punch), meet (people), get (number), step out (to smoke), open (a tab), close out (a tab), put on (a tab), sneak (alcohol), hand back, rub off, tamper with (id)