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Giving, Taking & Owning
Giving, Taking & Owning > Deserving
secure, establish, justify, earn, gain, rate, engender, validate, merit (reward/attention), warrant (appreciation), deserve, win (trust), qualify for/as, be worthy of, have a claim to/on, take someone up on an offer, get what one deserves, legitimize
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Exchanging & Reciprocating
Giving, Taking & Owning > Exchanging & Reciprocating > Exchanging Things
replace, switch, exchange, transfer, trade, barter, return, redeem, swap, substitute, give back
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Exchanging & Reciprocating > Reciprocating
reward, reimburse, recompense, return, tally, repay, invite, give back, reciprocate, pay back, respond in kind, return (a favor), do the same (in return), repay (a kindness), keep (a tally)
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Something Intangible
Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Something Intangible > Imparting
spread, deliver, supply, pass on, present, leave one with, communicate, hand over, grant, issue, disseminate, lend, dispense, bestow, leave, relay, give, endow with, accord, impart (values/knowledge), provide, confer on, pass the torch
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Something Intangible > Sending Out
broadcast, spread, pour, put out, imbue, ooze, radiate, emit, infuse, emanate, beam, release, issue, disseminate, extend, send out, warm, exude, give off/out, show (kindness)
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Tangible Things
Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Tangible Things > Allocating or Distributing Things
deliver, supply, parcel out, dole out, earmark, distribute, mark, funnel, allocate, furnish, relegate, mete out, allot, circulate, pay out, dish out, assign, dispense, apportion, disburse, ration, drop off, channel, share, hand out, pass around/out, divide (up), deal out, measure out, give out, earmark for, designate for, set aside for, divvy up, portion out, fill (containers), spread around, bring, dispatch
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Tangible Things > Issuing Tangible Things
supply, dole out, deal, furnish, mete out, serve, issue, dispense, send, pass out/around, provide, give out, divvy up, bring, equip, fit out, rig out, hand, deliver (a summons), hand out/over
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Tangible Things > Offering Material Support
toss, outfit, earmark, slip, endow, prop up, award, back, fundraise, fund, bankroll, chip in, loan, sponsor, underwrite, bail out, lend, approve (a loan), cosign, pay, dispense, gift, patronize, pledge, rustle up, give, give out, raise (bail), pick up (the tab), come through with, clothe, tithe, take on, turn over (resources), adopt (a highway), cover (costs), advance (money or goods), enlarge (an endowment), absorb (a cost), provide for, donate (funds/goods), frequent, lavish
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Giving Tangible Things > Wrapping & Packing
clamp, clasp, yank, snip, clip, trim, bind, tighten, insert, stuff, hoist, rope, bundle, wrap, fold, nestle, snap, glue, gird, tape, enclose, lasso, bolt, affix, cover, swaddle, tuck, cinch, paper over, crease, adhere, compact, lash together, strap, fasten, hook, knot, loop (string/ribbon), wind (ribbon around a box), tie (a bow), crimp (ribbon), plump up (tissue paper), curl (ribbon), crate, coil (packing tape around the box), pad (a box with bubble wrap), peel (tape), stick in, box up, load (a container), twist (string)
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Handing Over & Forfeiting
drop, surrender, hand over, yield, forfeit, give up, release, donate, dispense, drop off, part with, forgo, waive, relinquish (power for the common good), give up/away, place (in someone's hand), cede, pass up, sign away, turn over/in, let go of, bow out of, hand in (resignation)
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Possessing Things
Giving, Taking & Owning > Possessing Things > Possessing Objects
set aside, hold, personalize, maintain, own, save, possess, preserve, enjoy, have, keep, retain, hang on to, keep possession of, take ownership of, be endowed with, be blessed with
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Possessing Things > When Something is Enough
supply, indulge, serve, suffice, gratify, suit, sate, have enough, satisfy (demands), content oneself with, answer (one's needs), serve the purpose, fit the bill, have one's fill, fulfill, complete, meet the requirements of, pander to, take the edge off, satiate
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Receiving
grasp, benefit from, elicit, absorb, accept, take, receive, inherit, subscribe, open one's arms, reach out (to receive something), pick up (an item), come away with, tear into (a present), obtain, come into
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Taking & Getting
Giving, Taking & Owning > Taking & Getting > Drawing Something to Oneself
assemble, solicit, gather, corral, lasso, bait, suck in, attract, magnetize, seduce, lure, retrieve, reel in, entice, draw in, hook, bring, get, pull in, garner, fish for
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Taking & Getting > Obtaining Something
extract, haul, carry, secure, solicit, land, bear, pick up/out, draw, collect, rake in, acquire, cash in on, attain, net, dumpster dive, fetch, procure, convey, obtain, get, garner, glean, get hold of, tote, double-dip
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Taking & Getting > Snapping Up
seize, grasp, grab, snatch, snap up, catch, pocket, take advantage of, cash in on, procure, pluck, get hold of, jump at, pounce on, seize on, take hold of, clutch at, get one's mitts on, dive for
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Giving, Taking & Owning > Taking & Getting > Taking for Oneself
pull, glom, wrest, yank, snatch, get one's hands on, score, pinch, wrench, forage, scrounge, scavenge, rout around, steal, draw, finagle, rake in, funnel, pocket, bribe, claim, filch, nab, pilfer, pickpocket, retrieve, cash in on, skim off, double-dip, wheedle, whisk away, squeeze from, amass, kidnap, coax out of, carve out, lay one's hands on
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Government & Law
Government & Law > Civic Rights & Duties
Government & Law > Civic Rights & Duties > Civic Duties
support, fill out (forms), file (a form/tax return), supply (information), pay (taxes/child support), comply with law, obey (laws), respond (to a subpoena), obtain (building permit/parade permit), report (crime), serve (jury duty), respond to (census), register (vehicle), license (one's vehicle/gun)
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Government & Law > Civic Rights & Duties > Legal Actions a Citizen Might Take
register, protest, formalize, annul, patent, fill out (forms), petition, marry, divorce, vote, appoint, legalize, consent, file (forms), name (one's baby), wed, divide (an estate), adopt (a child), foster (a child), request (documents), apply for (veteran's benefits), contest (a parking ticket), provide (information), retain counsel, record a deed, report crime, address (city council), consult (an attorney)
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Government & Law > Civil Law
Government & Law > Civil Law > Civil Law in General
discharge, sign, negotiate, litigate, dispute, sue, authenticate (a document)
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Government & Law > Civil Law > Law Regulating Professions & Trades
inspect, register, license, test, grandfather, pass, tax, deny, regulate, authorize, approve, divest, notarize, sanction, permit, suspend (a license), revoke (a license), collect (fees), issue (license)
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Government & Law > Civil Law > Legal Contracts
contract, formalize, guarantee, assign, cosign, make a deal, reach (a binding agreement), enter into (a binding agreement), negotiate (a deal), document (an agreement), sign (contract), execute (contract), breach (contract), enforce (contract), amend (agreement), cancel (agreement), rescind (a contract), void (agreement), perform (agreement), modify (contract), draft (non-disclosure agreement), covenant
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Government & Law > Civil Law > Probate Law
sign, devise, distribute, plan, cancel, revoke, transfer, fund, grant, inherit, notarize, amend, disinherit, will, probate, execute (a legal document by signing it), contest (a will), admit (wills to probate), appoint (an executor), pretermit
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Government & Law > Civil Law > Torts
libel, slander, defame, damage, harass, injure, inflict (emotional distress)
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Government & Law > Covert Operations & Activities
snatch, expel, deport, remove, infiltrate, hide, follow, watch, conceal, capture, cover up, shroud, paper over, pit, investigate, spy, expose, trick, exploit, inform, hand over, obfuscate, propagandize, eavesdrop, target, subvert, intervene, undermine, hunt down, depose, search, encrypt, take out, disclose, dispatch, kidnap, criminalize, decriminalize, bug, assassinate, spy on, surveil, interfere with/in, promote (one's agenda), carry out (a coup), render (extraordinary rendition), break off (relations), interrogate, overthrow, lock up (terrorists), imprison, arrest, extradite, take (prisoner), gather (intelligence), tail, wiretap, tap (phone), listen in (on conversations), protect (state secrets), bring to light, blow whistle, suppress (information/a movement), keep under wraps, decode, orchestrate (a covert operation), swoop
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Government & Law > Defendants
Government & Law > Defendants > Accusations by Criminal DefendantsStub
slam, violate, railroad, falsely accuse, throw the book at, send up (to state prison), deny (bail/probation), reject (appeal), withdraw (a plea)
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Government & Law > Defendants > Actions That Diminish or Eliminate a Defendant's Sentence
bribe, suspend, release, turn state's evidence, plea-bargain, exonerate, absolve, acquit, pardon, shorten (sentence), plead guilty, grant habeas corpus, commute, release on parole, parole
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Government & Law > Defendants > Things a Defendant Might Do in a Civil Case
file, settle, bargain, arbitrate, litigate, appear, represent, oppose, admit, justify, maintain, appeal, defend (oneself), contest, counter, prove, plead, mediate, request, swear (to tell the truth), build a case, discover (evidence), impeach, file a motion, move to, consult with (one's lawyer), perjure, comply with (court rules)
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Government & Law > Defendants > Things a Defendant Might Do in a Criminal Case
file, bargain, discover, represent, turn, oppose, admit, justify, maintain, appeal, defend, contest, counter, prove, swear (to tell the truth), raise (one's right hand), impeach, obey, file a motion, move to, consult with (one's lawyer), perjure, comply with (court rules), appear (at one's arraignment), seek (counsel), post bail, skip bail, serve time, ask to be released on one's own recognizance, jump bail, take the fifth, refuse to answer, plea-bargain, plead (guilty/no contest), confess, maintain (one's innocence), incriminate (oneself)
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Government & Law > Elections & Taking Office
Government & Law > Elections & Taking Office > Campaigning for Public Office
bash, lie, pull out, organize, strut, throng, parade, strategize, vet, advertise, back, fundraise, expose, market, libel, slander, polarize, stump, field, withdraw, debate, enlist, predict, leverage, cater to, pander, campaign, prognosticate, disparage, endorse, entrust, declare, smear, hold forth, nominate, barnstorm, canvass, go on the hustings, stand for office, electioneer, form (a committee), outmaneuver, poll, run for, flood the airwaves, pay for, phone-bank, leaflet, post (signs), poster, plaster (a wall with posters), defame (one's opponent), traduce, caucus, announce (candidacy), end (campaign), disband (committee/campaign), distribute (flyers/buttons)
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Government & Law > Elections & Taking Office > Election Day & Taking Office
beat, count, suppress, recall, tie, liveblog, monitor, celebrate, rout, impede, obstruct, defeat, stand down, declare, validate, recount, hold forth, throw in the towel, vote, canvass, poll, take (office), take (oath), split (the vote), step up/down, swear in, seat, count (ballots), edge out, win, concede (defeat), announce (winner), phonebank (to get out the vote), get out the vote, crown, write in (candidate's name), trounce
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Government & Law > Elections & Taking Office > Shaping Elections
organize, strategize, plan, subvert, obstruct, structure, run (a campaign), support, buy, endorse, redistrict, disclose, gerrymander, poll, rig (elections), fix (an election), write (speeches), prepare (for debate), draft (speech), form (campaign committee), hire (consultants/speechwriters), tour, lock out (voters), donate (large sum to a pac), contribute (funds/time), refuse to endorse, suppress (the vote), recruit (candidates/volunteers), war-game, research (the opposition)
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Government & Law > Foreign Affairs
Government & Law > Foreign Affairs > Diplomacy
position, signal, strengthen, negotiate, compromise, arbitrate, convene, reward, suggest, recall, size up, join, formalize, associate, finesse, orchestrate, risk, deflect, intervene, decipher, exchange, debate, regulate, facilitate, translate, exempt, broker, assign, obligate, de-escalate, host, confer, counter, ally, rectify, ratify, sanction, defer to, conference, post (ambassador at an embassy), appoint (consul), dispatch (envoy), staff (an embassy), formalize (an agreement), come to an agreement, come to an impasse, manage (a tense situation), sever (diplomatic relations), disarm, mediate, meet, parley, hammer out (an agreement), repatriate, discuss
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Government & Law > Foreign Affairs > How a Weaker Nation Might View Foreign Relations
strengthen, negotiate, protest, bargain, compromise, surrender, size up, associate, hand over, bluff, finesse, risk, subvert, resign, deflect, decipher, give up, tread lightly, manage to, translate, repay, sour, de-escalate, host, invite, resist, counter, ally, strong-arm, interpret, bluster, mollify, plead, decode, come to an agreement, come to an impasse, disarm, assuage (concerns), accept (terms), request, attempt to (oust), refuse (to cave)
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Government & Law > Foreign Affairs > Threats & Sanctions
force, encircle, boycott, subject, condition, dominate, bear down, threaten, demarcate, block, restrict, cut off, obstruct, ban, take over, leverage, demand, mandate, confront, intimidate, scare, levy, refuse, redress, counter, rectify, police, sanction, blockade, alert, dispatch, retaliate, insist, embargo, interdict, issue (demands/warning), impose (sanctions), escalate (tensions), remove (foreign aid), withhold (military assistance), outlaw, assert (one's leverage)
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Government & Law > Government Budgeting & Financing
Government & Law > Government Budgeting & Financing > Budgeting Government Endeavors
hack, slash, bust, analyze, lower, earmark, saddle, budget, control, appropriate, nix, burden, deadlock, consider, abstain, debate, regulate, fund, bankroll, rein in, bank, privatize, pay down (debt), rack up (debt), repeal, defund, pay back/out, pass (budget), balance (the budget), reduce (deficit/spending), enact, raise (debt ceiling), reform (taxes), amend (budget), provide (funds), vote
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Government & Law > Government Budgeting & Financing > Financing the Government
Government & Law > Government Budgeting & Financing > Financing the Government > Borrowing
condition, restrict, limit, authorize, borrow, float (bonds), document, incur (debt), mortgage, repay, obligate, provide, sell (bonds), issue (bonds), promise (to pay), raise (funds/debt ceiling), pay down/back (debt), shrink (deficit), reduce (national debt), increase (debt)
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Government & Law > Government Budgeting & Financing > Financing the Government > Government Fees & Fines
charge, collect, demand, bill, pay, levy, remit, fine, penalize, sanction, exact, impose (a fine), abate (fine)
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Government & Law > Government Budgeting & Financing > Financing the Government > Taxation of Citizens
gouge, collect, withhold, tax, impose, assess, demand, bill, pay, levy, remit, exact, raise (taxes), reduce (taxes), surcharge, abate (tax)
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Government & Law > Government Regulation of Business & Commerce
reformulate, inspect, supervise, register, license, certify, standardize, saddle, label, scrutinize, monitor, close, authenticate, control, burden, deny, rule out, evaluate, limit, regulate, formulate, designate, shut down, govern, specify, mandate, approve, relegate, steward, codify, fine, revamp, rule, penalize, police, ensure, make safe, streamline (regulations), deregulate, check on, set (a ceiling), require (license), demand (overhaul), overburden, permit, issue (a mandate/permit)
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Government & Law > Government Spending
contract, raise, parcel out, lower, establish, dole out, earmark, condition, distribute, dissipate, back, control, funnel, appropriate, orchestrate, waste, assess, evaluate, regulate, allocate, outsource, finance, fund, subsidize, mandate, grant, allot, pay out, spend, loan, credit, sponsor, privatize, lend, dispense, apportion, politicize, give, scale back/down/up, guarantee (a loan), put in place, cut off (funding)
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Government & Law > Juries
Government & Law > Juries > What Grand Juries Do
convene, question, recess, investigate, report, criticize, indict, issue (reports/subpoena), hear (testimony), grant (immunity), subpoena, adjourn, decline (to indict)
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Government & Law > Juries > What is Done to Jurors or Prospective Jurors
select, question, challenge, sequester, interview, admonish, pick, pay, dismiss, send out, thank, caution, poll, impanel, empanel, reassign, excuse (a prospective juror), voir dire, convene (grand jury), instruct, summon
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Government & Law > Juries > What Jurors Do
convene, recess, scrutinize, deadlock, deliberate, declare, vote, exonerate, acquit, persuade (fellow jurors), consider (evidence), convict, find (guilty/not guilty), vindicate, question (the court)
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Government & Law > Patriotism
rise, rally, assist, chant, criticize, benefit, volunteer, praise, help, instill, salute, fight for, vote, support (one's country), serve (jury duty/military duty), enlist (in the military), defend (one's country), participate in, improve (one's nation), take pride in, do one's bit for, work toward, contribute to, pitch in, pay (taxes/respects), buy (war bonds), exhort, sing (one's national anthem), pledge allegiance, show (the flag), wave (a flag), display (a flag), wear (uniform/lapel flag), boycott (foreign products), feel (pride/belonging), take up (cause/arms)
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Government & Law > Poor Governance
Government & Law > Poor Governance > Dirty Politics
lie, hide, distort, cheat, hoodwink, con, bribe, tip off, bluff, slander, mislead, whitewash, scheme, pay off, deal, obstruct, dance around, dodge, corrupt, blackmail, smear, politicize, accuse, hold hostage, twist (the truth), wipe (records), gerrymander, rig (an election), retaliate, steamroll
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Government & Law > Poor Governance > Repression
manipulate, suppress, contain, infiltrate, dictate, hide, dominate, attack, conceal, cover up, subdue, spy, command, control, exploit, whitewash, spirit away, censor, silence, repress, execute, subjugate, marginalize, confront, corrupt, intimidate, purge, compel, stamp out, torture, lock up, squelch (dissent), rig (election), bug, accuse, order (surveillance), obstruct (access to press), crush (dissent), quash (dissent), squelch (a movement for change), perpetrate, tyrannize, keep down, incarcerate, put out of sight, shroud (in secrecy), veil (in secrecy), put under house arrest, assassinate, blacklist
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Government & Law > Poor Governance > Stonewalling
set aside, boycott, evade, bog down, hamper, mire, filibuster, hinder, impede, delay, obstruct, stall, parry, table, defer, dodge, avoid, postpone, procrastinate, stonewall, put off, shut down (the government), waste time, buy time, refuse (to answer), sandbag, blow off, enmesh, dither
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Government & Law > Printing & Regulating Money
punch, steady, cast, mold, engrave, forge, die, stamp, distribute, impress, prop up, print, make, support, circulate, devalue, shore up, coin, mint, exchange (old bills for new ones), underpin
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Government & Law > Prison
Government & Law > Prison > What Jailers or Prison Guards Do
broadcast, secure, run, monitor, admit, administer, discipline, release, issue, enforce, require, lock up, incarcerate, imprison, confiscate, jail, lock down, search (inmates' rooms), deny (privileges), strip-search, pat down
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Government & Law > Prison > What Prisoners DoStub
assemble, work, wait, line up, escape, serve time, file (petition for habeas corpus), do time, count (months until their release), submit to (search/strip-search)
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Government & Law > Types of Crime
Government & Law > Types of Crime > Non-Violent Crimes
Government & Law > Types of Crime > Non-Violent Crimes > Other Non-Violent Crimes
pollute, forge, bribe, counterfeit, gamble, burglarize, defraud, perjure, extort, breaking and entering, trespass, possess (a controlled substance without a prescription), sell (illegal drugs), sell (cigarettes/alcohol to a minor), smuggle (immigrants across a border), pimp, assemble (illegally), impersonate (a police officer), lie (under oath), drive (under the influence of controlled substances), commit (arson/malicious mischief), threaten (to commit a terrorist act), dump (a hazardous substance)
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Government & Law > Types of Crime > Non-Violent Crimes > Smuggling, Selling or Possessing Illegal Drugs
manufacture, package, hide, swallow, run, conceal, distribute, deal, sell, import, export, cultivate, possess, make a deal, smuggle, traffic (drugs), sneak (drugs), slip across (the border), secret
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Government & Law > Types of Crime > Non-Violent Crimes > Tampering With Evidence
wipe, dispose of, seal, suppress, conceal, mask, disguise, obliterate, obscure, burn, muffle, erase, resort to, cover over/up, withhold, stifle, hide (evidence), expunge, code, encode, hold in/back, tear up (documents), tuck away, delete (emails), eliminate (paper trail), suppress (information), efface, shred (evidence), tamper with (evidence)
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Government & Law > Types of Crime > Non-Violent Crimes > White Collar Crime
hack, pollute, forge, impersonate, funnel, embezzle, bribe, misrepresent, counterfeit, launder (money), defraud, blackmail, violate (the law), pay someone off, extort, bend (the law)
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Government & Law > What Accomplices Do
name, plot, snitch, implicate, aid and abet, turn in, incriminate, turn state's evidence, testify against, go along with
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Government & Law > What Attorneys Do
Government & Law > What Attorneys Do > Actions by Attorneys Outside a Courtroom
settle, bargain, litigate, draft, authorize, incorporate, amend, counter, notify, consent, represent (a client), accept (a case), bill (clients), study (briefs), file (briefs/complaints/petitions), comply with (gag order issued by judge), consult (with)
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Government & Law > What Attorneys Do > Actions by Lawyers in a Courtroom
discharge, litigate, appear, recall, retract, resign, withdraw, argue, dispute, brief, codify, appeal, sponsor, stonewall, repeal, foster, contest, counter, try, prove, testify, appoint, legalize, seat, cross-examine, impeach, adjourn, remand, represent (a fact to be true), represent (a client), present (evidence), pass (on a prospective juror), step down, author, forswear, answer (a charge), call (a witness to the stand), comply with (rules of ethics), support (an argument)
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Government & Law > What Attorneys Do > What the Prosecution & Defense Do
charge, claim, oppose, argue, defend, contest, contravene, petition, advocate, build a case, file a motion, move to, plea-bargain, subpoena, prosecute, try (the case), make arguments, propose (jury instructions), serve (a subpoena), take a position, authenticate (a document)
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Government & Law > What District Attorneys or US Attorneys DoStub
supervise, bargain, charge, represent, oversee, contravene, prosecute, drop (charges), hire (lawyers)
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Government & Law > What Judges & Courts Do
Government & Law > What Judges & Courts Do > Other Actions a Judge or Court Might Do
order, certify, arbitrate, scrutinize, award, implicate, invalidate, suspend, tax, prohibit, deny, deliberate, consider, designate, authorize, judge, release, compensate, overturn, expunge, redress, rule, appoint, swear in, extradite, notify, exonerate, acquit, vindicate, impanel, preside, grant (motion/request), sustain (objection), adjudicate, slam down (the gavel), stay (an execution), hear (testimony/a case), arraign, revoke (an order), instruct (jurors), issue (a search warrant), hold (a trial), seal (evidence from public view), consolidate (cases), consent, award (damages), reinterpret, abrogate, remand, intone, robe
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Government & Law > What Judges & Courts Do > Punishment by a Court or Judge
order, mandate, judge, mete out, remit, fine, pronounce, rule, penalize, sanction, incarcerate, win, imprison, jail, commute, sentence (a defendant), set bail, require (restitution/community service), put on probation, revoke probation, deny probation, grant probation
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Government & Law > What Laws Do
set, protect, restrict, prohibit, forbid, limit, regulate, govern, specify, guide, empower, provide, permit, proscribe, prescribe, circumscribe, constitute (a social contract)
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Government & Law > What Legislatures Do
Government & Law > What Legislatures Do > Lawmaking
order, overhaul, assemble, draw up, negotiate, compromise, lead, reward, advance, modify, alter, direct, orchestrate, nix, rescind, invalidate, filibuster, delay, prohibit, reject, deadlock, verify, deliberate, consider, table, defer, limit, abstain, debate, regulate, delegate, authorize, codify, pander, phase out, privatize, assign, revise, change, veto, abolish, override, reform, confer, pronounce, rule, rectify, author (a bill), legislate, ratify, vote, pass (laws), ram through, put a hold on (a bill), approve (a bill), amend (law/bill/statute), repeal (a law), enact (a law), protect (interests of one's constituents or donors), finesse (issue), safeguard, criminalize, decriminalize, kill (a bill), legalize, guide (legislation through congress), advocate, close (debate), raise a point of order, conference, mark up, shut down (the government)
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Government & Law > What Legislatures Do > Oversight & Approval
yank, score, probe, supervise, appraise, scan, study, scrutinize, examine, investigate, size up, vet, hammer out, review, squelch, deny, assess, consider, evaluate, comply, rethink, staff, advise, oversee, approve, critique, criticize, judge, grant, rate, brief, allot, guide, confer, deem, confirm, ratify, sanction, re-evaluate, pass (a law/resolution), revoke (approval), grade (compliance), step up (frequency of inspections), back off, look into, find fault with, re-appraise, reconsider, re-examine, revisit, take another look at, subpoena (records), quash (shady activity)
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Government & Law > What Lobbyists Do
negotiate, organize, threaten, suggest, represent, promote, market, convince, persuade, target, pressure, enlist, steward, cajole, circulate, enumerate, champion, complain, schmooze, petition, testify, plead, advocate, argue (one's position), present (one's position to a government official), protect (interests), urge, fight for (an issue), publicize (a client's position), work the room, conscientize, reiterate, write off (a congressman as unsympathetic), book (an appointment), appeal to (a lawmaker)
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Government & Law > What Parole Boards DoStub
release, notify, parole, deny (parole), grant parole, swear in (witnesses), determine (conditions of release), read (petitions for parole), question (applicants), revoke (parole)
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Government & Law > What Plaintiffs Do
settle, bargain, arbitrate, litigate, appear, examine, represent, deny, oppose, admit, maintain, lose, appeal, contest, counter, prove, win, mediate, request, sue, register (a complaint), build a case, collect (damages), file (a motion/trial brief), move to (exclude evidence), move for (summary judgment), discover (evidence), perjure (oneself), cross-examine, impeach, comply with, obey
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Government & Law > What Police Might Do
Government & Law > What Police Might Do > Arrest & Incarceration
seize, bust, choke, drag, pick up, hold, contain, question, chase, restrain, catch, frisk, stake out, watch, capture, profile, examine, investigate, book, pressure, stop, speed, impound, grill, search, warn, lock up, incarcerate, surveil, interrogate, imprison, arrest, keep watch on, detain, handcuff, holster, fingerprint, apprehend, confiscate, pull over, write (a ticket), breathalyze, tase, deputize, jail, take (into custody), keep (in custody), cuff, throw away the keys, advise (suspect of rights/charge), read (miranda warnings), frogmarch, overuse (force), maintain (safety)
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Government & Law > What Police Might Do > Entrapment
frame, bait, trap, deceive, trick, dupe, hoodwink, entrap, lure, entice, decoy, lead on, set up (a sting), induce, inveigle
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Government & Law > What Police Might Do > Misbehavior of Police
punch, club, pummel, skim, shoot, kick, frame, kill, profile, set up, abuse, escalate, sample, slur, detain, tase, tarnish one's badge, use excessive force, falsely arrest, beat up, violate (one's civil rights), use a racial slur, take a bribe, sic a dog (on someone), tamper with evidence, overuse (force)
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Government & Law > What Police Might Do > What a Suspect Might Accuse Police of Doing
choke, drag, frame, threaten, profile, set up, entrap, plant, use excessive force, falsely arrest, beat up, deny (rights), rough up, falsely imprison, overuse (force)
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Government & Law > What the Executive Branch of Government Does
contract, negotiate, scrutinize, investigate, formalize, cancel, rescind, oversee, regulate, patent, privatize, levy, reform, abate, confer, redress, deregulate, sign (bills into law), veto (legislation), command (the military), enforce (laws), execute (law), nominate, appoint, vet (an appointee), declare (a disaster), certify (a terrorist organization), defer to (congress), subpoena (records/witnesses)
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Government & Law > What Victims or Witnesses Do
appraise, chase, sense, prick up, recall, suspect, witness, pick out, identify, piece together, snitch, inform, divulge, filch, alarm, intuit, report, corroborate, testify, indicate, distrust, accuse, swear (to tell the truth), opine, raise (one's right hand), tip off (police), cast (doubt), peach, attest, detect (inconsistencies in a story), alert (the police), notify, uncover, lay blame on, come forward, incriminate
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Money & Business
Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth
Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth > Accumulating Wealth
stock, mount, pile up, exceed, earn, surpass, acquire, own, invest, pad (one's portfolio/pocketbook), write off (deductions), reach, heap, gain (interest), add, deduct (from income tax), accrue, amass (wealth), increase (net worth), compound, consolidate (investments), fill (the coffers), rack up, save, attain, possess, aggrandize, accumulate, trade (on the stock market), inherit, buy, rake it in, accumulate (wealth)
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Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth > Fixating on One's Wealth
bathe, indulge, display, show off, focus, fixate, buy, obsess, turn something over in one's hand, glue (oneself to the stock market report), boast, keep up with (neighbors), keep up (appearances), consume, lust after (a new purchase)
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Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth > Prospering
advance, flourish, exceed, thrive, succeed, make money, prosper, do well, get ahead, appreciate, make it, live high on the hog, accumulate (wealth)
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Money & Business > Agribusiness
Money & Business > Agribusiness > Large-Scale Crop Production
water, grow, produce, yield, fertilize, install (irrigation), irrigate, plant, seed, harvest, turn over (soil), rotate (crops), plant (a cover crop), spray (with pesticides), modify (seed), engineer (high-yielding varieties of grain), cultivate, spread (seed), douse (crop with pesticide), store (corn in a silo), thresh, bale (hay), reap, pick
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Money & Business > Agribusiness > Negative Impact of Agribusiness
pollute, contaminate, endanger, deplete (soil of nutrients), unbalance the ecosystem, kill (bees), poison (soil/water table), damage (biodiversity), use up (soil nutrients), exhaust (soil), drain (nutrients), deteriorate (human living conditions), deflate (prices), emit (greenhouse gases), run off (chemical fertilizers), expose (to carcinogens)
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Money & Business > Bankruptcy or Defaulting on Fiscal Responsibility
negotiate, back out, welsh, welch, bankrupt, default, liquidate, declare (bankruptcy), go out of business, overextend, overbuy, wipe out (savings), make an assignment, renege, fail to pay, harm (one's credit rating), indulge (spending pattern), go belly up, absolve (someone of debt), restructure (one's debts), reorganize (one's financial affairs)
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Money & Business > Bestowing Grants & Financial Gifts
assist, earmark, endow, award, back, review, budget, promote, allocate, fund, subsidize, furnish, stipulate, support, grant, allot, sponsor, contribute, donate, dispense, gift, apportion, enable, patronize, benefit, bestow, champion, bequeath, defund
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Money & Business > Bills & Coins
tear, rip, clink, jingle, fold, fill, tinkle, fade, wrinkle, crease, crumple, collect, exchange, appreciate, cash out, depreciate, wad up, rust, bulge, line (one's pockets), convert (into foreign currency), change (money into foreign currency), throw away, throw money at
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Money & Business > Boredom & Sloppy Work
Money & Business > Boredom & Sloppy Work > Boredom & Moping
bore, sigh, slink, fiddle, complain, flag, yawn, carp, grumble, lose interest, pout, mope, brood, mutter, grouse, gripe, beef, bellyache
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Money & Business > Boredom & Sloppy Work > Sloppy Work
mangle, trudge, skip, slough off, overlook, ignore, sputter, delay, screw up, dodge, lag, shirk, err, knock off (early), skirt, play around, give up (too quickly), pop by/over (to a neighbor's cubicle), avoid, leave, dally, scribble, defend (oneself), postpone, misplace, dawdle, procrastinate, daydream, fuck up
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Money & Business > Business Performance
Money & Business > Business Performance > Strong Business Performance
score, beat, pick up, position, fine-tune, analyze, tackle, cycle, measure, turn out, model, appraise, calibrate, route, benefit from, leap, rocket, project, grow, beta-test, explode, expand, hold up, evaluate, figure in, correct, increase, report, estimate, perform, exceed, earn, thrive, scale up, sell, spike, take over, hit (a peak), gain, tip (the balance), turn a profit, prove (profitable), buy out, move out, outgrow, succeed, level out, better, offset, excel, regain, reduce (waste), outdo, outshine, outstrip, surpass, predict, progress, outlast, outperform, revitalize, vitalize, mobilize, skyrocket, recapitalize, inflate, profit, make (a profit)
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Money & Business > Business Performance > Weak Business Performance
score, hit, clobber, impact, blindside, fold, drop, falter, analyze, cycle, measure, appraise, calibrate, route, benefit from, totter, ail, slip, recall, project, reduce, peter out, waver, close, weaken, equalize, abandon, burden, pressure, derail, impair, undermine, plummet, tumble, fall, flatline, fail, evaluate, withstand, figure in, report, estimate, move out, level out, offset, predict, outlast, lose, sack, cut back, cut (loss), lay off, break even, hold out, hit bottom, tank, slow, lapse, shut down, shutter, bankrupt, bottom out, signify, foreclose, downgrade, saddle (with debt), default, relapse, absorb (loss), repossess, liquidate, sell (assets)
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business
Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Expansion of a Domestic Enterprise
contract, pitch, launch, operate, replicate, engineer, build, standardize, commercialize, saturate, negotiate, strategize, grow, beta-test, burst, coordinate, expand, risk, venture, hire, implement, develop, scale up, take over, excel, unveil, roll out (a new product), merge, mass produce, create (a corporation), join forces, cinch (the deal), rework, rival, compete, vie for (a market), acquire, corner (the market), monopolize, relocate, monetize, penetrate, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, incorporate, initiate, parlay, split (stock), effectuate
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Globalization
Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Globalization > Implications for Cultures Into Which Outsourcing Expands
manipulate, cooperate, employ, pollute, negotiate, dictate, dominate, strategize, capture, haggle, control, exploit, claim, pillage, despoil, impose, accommodate, take over, buy out, rival, compete, corner (the market), monopolize, take advantage of, use up (resources), join (forces), abuse, conquer, pervade, displace, oppress, mistreat, demand, translate, underpay, subjugate, marginalize, wipe out, coerce, stake, hog, import, export, launder (money)
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Globalization > Point of View of a Company Manufacturing Abroad
contract, pitch, launch, cooperate, operate, employ, retool, replicate, engineer, build, supply, model, standardize, roll out, saturate, negotiate, protect, strategize, adapt, coordinate, scope out, haggle, demarcate, direct, market, expand, explore, research, control, collaborate, risk, deal, venture, defeat, field, accommodate, regulate, implement, develop, delegate, perform, take over, excel, recapitalize, profit, unveil, mass produce, rival, compete, acquire, corner (the market), relocate, monetize, penetrate, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, incorporate, initiate, join (forces), demand, translate, stake, import, export, launder (money), wield, vie for, exempt, outsource, conduct, master, govern, forecast, transfer, benchmark, prevail, globalize, establish (territory), utilize, restructure, assimilate, contextualize, retrench, finance, fund, subsidize, grubstake, bankroll, win
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > How Businesses Go PublicStub
hike, offer (stock options), go public, make an offering, sell (stock), sell (shares over the counter)
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Money & Business > General Business Production
pack, launch, operate, fine-tune, power, outfit, manufacture, fabricate, generate, tool, retool, inspect, engineer, feed, stock, package, build, supply, turn out, order, parcel out, model, debut, tailor, register, license, resource, warehouse, research and develop, certify, standardize, calibrate, overhaul, synchronize, commercialize, finish, assemble, upgrade, track, label, adjust, produce, comply, estimate, implement, mass produce, make, ratchet (up/down), furnish, restock, replenish, re-order, specify, escalate, inventory, ship, backorder
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Money & Business > Income
Money & Business > Income > Earning Income
generate, charge, stream, value, collect, produce, rake in, pocket, earn, gain, lose, monetize, leverage, bill, bring in, take home, gross, receive, make money, draw down, pull down, haul in, secure (an income/a job), capitalize on, cash in on, subsist on, maintain (clientele/web presence), apply for (jobs), interview for (jobs), hold down (a job), sustain, set (a fee scale), fix (rate/price), maximize (income), cash (one's paycheck), deposit (one's paycheck), bring home, make (a bundle)
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Money & Business > Income > What Income Does
grow, trickle, flow, flood, prop up, increase, level out, finance, fund, subsidize, bankroll, sustain, support (life style), contribute to (life style), fall short, dry up, roll in, pour in, feather one's nest, burn a hole in one's pocket, level off
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Money & Business > Income Taxes
file, count, figure, book, collect, adjust, cheat, claim, withhold, tax, assess, calculate, estimate, allocate, absorb (loss), exempt, allot, deduct, write off, gross, add, depreciate, amortize, pay, retain (one's earnings), incur, extend (deadline), record (profit), audit (taxes), levy, check off, refund, expense, consolidate (expenses)
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Money & Business > Investment
Money & Business > Investment > Investing
unload, load, bundle, straddle, secure, order, bid, convert, roll over, advance, project, monitor, tip off, deal, yield, exchange, manage, maintain, purchase, sell, recapitalize, inflate, liquidate, acquire, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, transfer, finance, fund, bankroll, allot, transact, discount, compensate, invest, privatize, option, ask, buy (stocks), own (property/shares), trade, play (the market), day-trade, close a deal, open up, close out (an account), float (bonds), expand (revenue streams), broker, offset (risk), absorb (risk), divest, ladder, annuitize, spread (risk), bail out, put (option to sell), call (option to buy), hedge (investment), short, book the investor booked the investment as a loss., cash out, reinvest, refinance, barter
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Money & Business > Investment > Loss in Investment
crash, sag, drop, recede, collapse, plummet, fall, lose, tank, bottom out, absorb (loss), trade, divest, fail (to perform), underperform, decline, devalue, depreciate, plunge, nosedive, deflate
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Money & Business > Investment > Monitoring One's Wealth
gauge, measure, appraise, log, track, figure, check, value, budget, evaluate, calculate, estimate, rank, write up, chart, deduct, add, monitor (one's investments), sum up, index, number, tally, record (on ledger sheet), compute, compile, enumerate, account for, balance (checkbook), round up (figures), total, keep (records/books), round out (figures on a balance sheet), round off (figures on a balance sheet)
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Money & Business > Investment > Profit In Investment
rise, jump, rocket, soar, mature, multiply, grow, collect, pay off, yield, perform, exceed, spike, gain, outshine, outstrip, surpass, outperform, profit, gross, appreciate, accrue, amass (wealth), compound, add value, realize, net, excel in (growth), recover, recoup, return
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Money & Business > Investment > Risk in Investment
straddle, risk, put at risk, gamble, hazard, chance, bet, jeopardize, venture, wager, limit, minimize (risk), play (the stock market), hedge (one's investments to reduce risk), speculate on (bonds), lay a bet on (something), place a bet on (something), bank on
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Money & Business > Investment > What a Financial Planner Does
analyze, suggest, plan, assess, evaluate, advise, recommend, predict, invest, tout, broker, guide, take into account, put together (a comprehensive financial plan), crunch (numbers), present (options), develop (products/ira), implement (strategy), prognosticate, charge (a commission)
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Money & Business > Investment > What an Investor Does With Profit
roll over, rake in, parlay, draw down, reinvest, cash in/out, skim off, harvest (assets), redeem, distribute (proceeds), contribute, donate
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Money & Business > Lending & Borrowing Money
Money & Business > Lending & Borrowing Money > Borrowing Money
secure, lower, adopt, execute, default, guarantee, borrow, amortize, indemnify, incur (debt), undertake (to pay back a loan), mortgage, sign (loan documents), cosign, take on (debt), resolve, pay up, pay back/down, make a payment, qualify for (a loan), submit (forms), provide (down payment), pay (loan payments), repay, autopay, fill out (loan papers), enhance (credit rating), notarize
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Money & Business > Lending & Borrowing Money > Lending Money
sign, advance, front, value, collect, figure in, service, foreclose, finance, fund, bankroll, issue, loan, underwrite, write off, accrue, lend, turn down (applicant for loan), approve (a loan), charge (interest), evaluate (credit-worthiness of the borrower), enforce, assign, document, lien (property), fix (an interest rate), waive (fees), robosign, levy (fees), compound (interest), amortize, file (claims/lawsuits)
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Money & Business > Management in a Business
Money & Business > Management in a Business > Managing Personnel
handle, fire, boot out, inspect, supervise, appraise, train, reward, run up the flagpole, monitor, size up, direct, schedule, promote, evaluate, manage, field, hire, staff, oversee, interview, regulate, delegate, facilitate, sack, benchmark, review (performance), discipline, rank, mandate, demote, approve, notify (an employee of a potential promotion), relegate, pension off, coordinate (employee duties), mentor, designate (tasks for a subordinate), cater to a strength, superintend, empower, follow through
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Micromanaging
hover, inspect, spy, direct, control, manage, oversee, keep an eye on, micromanage, look after, time, preside over, hover over, check in on, check (subordinate's work), look over ones' shoulder
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Other Tasks Managers Do
operate, fine-tune, order, resource, standardize, synchronize, draw up, upgrade, negotiate, organize, earmark, hammer out, direct, budget, synch, command, control, funnel, finesse, orchestrate, intervene, sift through, verify, figure in, update, structure, formulate, authorize, allocate, stake, run (an office), close (a deal), chart, rate, determine (pay rates), bank, brief, purge, downsize, allot, steward, contract out, consult, expedite, summarize, codify, prioritize, sign off, transact, integrate, calendar
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Problematic Supervision
yank, wrangle, sever, chuck, brush aside, manipulate, dismantle, protest, dictate, skip, drone, dole out, fight, bark, evade, bear down, typecast, profile, blot out, flare, flood, haggle, plot, exploit, bribe, claim, whitewash, contrive, co-opt, invalidate, pressure, hold back/down, thwart, inundate, squelch, prohibit, obstruct, inhibit, undermine, erupt, screw up, swamp, bumble, shout, maintain, relegate, micromanage, confront, harp, judge, mete out, lord (it over one's workers), grant, save face, lag, write up, smooth over, dance around (issues), cut off/short, snap back, step on, play off (one worker against another), break (a promise/trust), scuttle (a plan), sanction (low standards), argue, favor, cover up/for, jockey, battle, dicker, issue (orders), rehash, dispute, corrupt, chastise, cater to, berate, admonish, abdicate (responsibility), condescend, intimidate, disempower, write off, rail against
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Supervising & Monitoring
supervise, appraise, overhaul, scan, screen, mark, witness, scrutinize, examine, monitor, observe, check, vet, direct, prohibit, evaluate, manage, maintain, report, authorize, keep an eye on, keep score (with subordinates), rein in, pay a visit, detect (organizational problems), address, stipulate, critique, micromanage, criticize, inquire, require (updates), noodge, stoke, excite, encourage, support, confront, follow through
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Money & Business > Marketing
Money & Business > Marketing > Enticing Customers
hammer, impact, pitch, ply, plug, cast, tap into, reinforce, convert, woo, trot out, show, switch, badger, bait, prompt, imply, evoke, capture, arouse, transmit, project, profile, lionize, imbue, highlight, showcase, embellish, tease, flaunt, steep, set apart, captivate, rivet, distort, depict, spin, con, claim, mislead, hustle, persuade, insinuate, scheme, target, gamble, impinge on/upon, censor, create, favor, brief, serve, rope in, wow, lead (the market), foist, reel in, entice, hype, shill, rebate, tempt, win over, scare, pop (out), hail, draw in, enthuse, cajole, compel, sweeten, discount, appeal, harvest (customers), assure, pander, retarget, optimize, sexualize, guarantee, motivate, propagate, glorify, entertain, mesmerize, incentivize, spread the message
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Money & Business > Marketing > Public Side of Advertising
yank, pitch, launch, debut, synchronize, roll out, saturate, tweet, reproduce, post, proliferate, transmit, display, distribute, permeate, monitor, book, feature, announce, advertise, associate, promote, market, risk, inundate, implement, sell, leverage, benchmark, optimize, propagate, unveil (a new product), release, flood (the market), list, text, tack up (posters), phase out, issue, peddle, publicize, submit (ad), campaign, retarget (customers with a second ad), reference, qualify (one's leads), circulate, innovate, syndicate, disseminate, re-circulate, affiliate
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Money & Business > Marketing > Research & Development
engineer, brand, strategize, scout, coordinate, scope out, front, research, brainstorm, target, opt out, diversify, forecast, phase out, bend (one's campaign to lure customers), troll, opt in, track (hits), spy (on customers), phase in, massage (content), streamline, interpret (customers' tastes), generate (buzz), invigorate
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Money & Business > Marketing > Technical Side of Producing Copy
align, replicate, center, duplicate, airbrush, illustrate, design, proof, image, photoshop, create, edit, develop, word, drill down (into the pages of a website), link (to a url), write (code/copy), crop (picture), upload (photo), customize, stylize, resize, kern
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Money & Business > Office Politics
Money & Business > Office Politics > Bureaucracy in the Office
devise, interfere, stamp, run up the flagpole, control, contrive, hinder, obstruct, meddle, hold back, limit, coerce, approve, micromanage, sign off, compel, require, stratify, shuffle (papers/files), rubber-stamp, pass (something along), pass the buck, avoid (responsibility), obligate, sign off on
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Money & Business > Office Politics > Making Do in an Office Setting
concentrate, extricate, handle, shut up, cooperate, compromise, bear, submit, censor, inhibit, opt out, stand down, step back, accept, cope, play to a strength, carry on, endure, tolerate, field, comply, tread lightly, conform, defer, self-censor, abide, let go, resign oneself, manage to, cater to, sign off, circulate, hold down (a job), avoid, flirt, drop (a complaint), ingratiate, go along, sign on, come around, schmooze, excuse, rephrase, soften one's tone, defend, partake, relent, behave, ally (oneself), stifle (an impulse), socialize, focus on, apologize, capitulate, step down, step into, step aside, make way for
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Money & Business > Office Politics > Pettiness & Unprofessional Behavior
manipulate, tense, bother, bargain, solicit, strut, ruffle, mock, trot out, bark, badger, pester, show up, imply, ignore, embellish, swagger, show off, plot, deceive, betray, tattle, divulge, eavesdrop, hijack, delay, fluster, undermine, disrespect, forbid, dance around, table, abuse, mistreat, favor, jockey, condescend, intimidate, patronize, require, quibble, avoid, call into question, huff, shame, pull rank, fine, snub, turn on/against, play off, wag a finger, gloat, bend (rules), enlist (others in backbiting), decry, cover for, gossip, bicker, harass, refuse, rankle, squabble, stonewall, backbite, disparage, stigmatize, ridicule, womanize, philander, slur, hit on, flirt, swear, discriminate against, stab in the back
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Money & Business > Office Work
Money & Business > Office Work > Classifying & Cataloguing
file, gauge, model, calibrate, grade, organize, brand, name, type, profile, label, pigeonhole, define, mark, pick out, classify, authenticate, redefine, designate, downgrade, merge, consolidate, specify, rank, rate, codify, reference, enumerate, assign, cite, stick (a label on something), map, term, rename, archive, title, catalog, characterize, sub-classify, subordinate, categorize, appoint
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Money & Business > Office Work > Organization
file, separate, break down, standardize, log, grade, organize, tag, scan, type, define, highlight, sheaf, mark, identify, collect, classify, formalize, record, come up with, comb through, merge, consolidate, specify, rank, judge, list, reference, streamline, centralize, index, number, map, archive, title, categorize, sort, hone, flag, cull, parse, back up, pick out/apart, stratify, itemize, alphabetize, sift
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Money & Business > Office Work > Other Tasks Office Workers Perform
trundle, punch in/out, tack, fine-tune, lock, unlock, register, draw up, dictate, call, post, type, coordinate, schedule, purchase, edit, prioritize, list, bill, assign, categorize, back up, book (appointments), field (problems), stock (supplies), hunt down, slit (envelopes), revise, enter (data), write, rewrite, phone, telephone, order (supplies), bustle about, transcribe, procure, answer (phone/email), ship (a product), sort out (issues)
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Money & Business > Office Work > Photocopying
jam, align, replicate, staple, crop, shrink, duplicate, enlarge, darken, lighten, print, photocopy, copy, excerpt, xerox, collate, line up, feed (paper), unjam (paper)
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Money & Business > Office Work > Things People Do With Paperwork
punch, file, shred, deliver, certify, staple, reproduce, tag, scan, label, affix, highlight, duplicate, pin, sheaf, browse, peruse, print, copy, fill out (forms), mail, submit (paperwork), turn in, fax, mark (corrections)
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Money & Business > Paying Personal Expenses
set aside, earmark, cover, lay out, figure in, allocate, pay out, spend, shell out, pony up, cough up, write (a check), buy, tally, total, pay up, autopay, pay down (debt), budget (for), disburse, fork out/over, balance (accounts), log (expenses), fill in (spreadsheet), calculate (costs), credit (a payment to one's account), bounce (a check), contest (a bill), monitor (charges on credit card), pull up (account/payment record), cut (a check), pay for, stop payment
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Money & Business > Paying Someone for Their Work
raise, lay out, compensate, determine (bonuses), pay out, reward (with a bonus), reimburse, recompense, remunerate, spend, expend, dish out, shell out, fork over/out, pony up, ante up, cough up, give (a raise), deny (a raise), negotiate (a salary), withhold (taxes from a paycheck), send money, write (a check), deduct, grant (a raise), raise (a salary), disburse, pay (an employee)
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality
Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Frugality
pinch, recycle, bargain, scrounge, scavenge, stretch, haggle, budget, deprive, do without, manage, abstain, salvage, save, limit (one's spending), curb (spending), make do, pool, skimp, cut down/back, jew someone down, put aside, hold on, scale back/down, monitor (expenditures), grow (one's own vegetables), conserve, economize, depend on, borrow (tools), ration, know (the price of necessities), repurpose, stash (money/coupons), put away (money)
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Having too Little
tighten, suffer, bear, age, budget, give up, juggle, endure, want, miss, crave, weigh (options), covet, yearn for, long for, wish for, envy, desire, resent, lose (hope), abandon (hope), hunger, hanker, sacrifice, surrender (to one's circumstances), grow bitter, tighten one's belt, tighten the purse strings, pine for, narrow (one's prospects), lower one's sights
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Needing Things One Can't Afford
need, lack, be short on, have need of, thirst for, wait for, want, necessitate, miss, live without, go without, deprive (oneself), require, cry out for
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Poverty
weigh, bargain, beg, scavenge, haggle, resort to, welsh, welch, survive, bottom out, default, owe, depreciate, overdraw, bounce (a check), economize, depend on, get by/along, rack up (debt), squeak by, pawn, defer (payment), get by/aong, borrow (money), dip into, wrack up (debt), indebt, dumpster dive, land (on the street), overspend, declare bankruptcy, crowd out, hit rock bottom, leech
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Money & Business > Résumé (Resume) & Cover Letter Verbs
file, handle, launch, operate, analyze, employ, supervise, register, license, appraise, certify, standardize, upgrade, negotiate, organize, coordinate, survey, monitor, shadow, book, direct, schedule, promote, research, set up, collaborate, assess, evaluate, manage, field, hire, staff, create, update, enlist, improve, increase, recruit, purchase, report, edit, intern, advise, structure, execute, oversee, interview, regulate, estimate, formulate, implement, develop, recommend, delegate, demonstrate, designate, authorize, administer, systematize, facilitate, pool (resources), perform, exceed, achieve, allocate, solve, run (a campaign)
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Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale
Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale > Peddling Goods on the Street
push, carry, pitch, roll out, negotiate, bargain, pounce, haggle, set up, sell, foist, peddle, vend, traffic in, deal in, trade in, call out, take down, wheel, hawk (one's wares), tout, offer (a sample)
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Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale > Selling Items on a Small Scale
unload, carry, dispose of, stock, charge, price, market, sell, monetize, put a value on, put a figure on, ask, put a price on, list (the selling price), list for, put up for sale, offer for sale, put on sale, auction off, vend, traffic in, deal in, trade in, commodify, cash in
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Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale > Setting Up a Business
contract, position, install, stock, commercialize, assemble, establish, float, run, front, advertise, back, promote, set up, invent, risk, forfeit, locate, service, hire, purchase, incorporate, finance, fund, rate, own, rent, lease, acquire (equipment), owe, chip in, step up, found, loan, pay back/off, credit, sponsor, insure, invest, borrow, patent, co-create, localize, privatize, underwrite, write off, write down, mark down, option, centralize, start up, design (a logo/website)
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Money & Business > Shady Financial Transactions
gouge, screw, rig, chisel, fix, slip, lay out, cheat, swindle, rip off, diddle, bribe, gull, shaft, bilk, rook, hornswoggle, funnel (money), pay off, buy off, suborn, take, take advantage of, launder (money), bankroll, incentivize, shell out, pony up, ante up, cough up, front (money), ransom, fleece, defraud, take to the cleaners, take for a ride, grease someone's palm, make a deal, blackmail, fork over, put up, settle up, sting, stiff, pull a fast one on, put one over on
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying
Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Browsing Through & Selecting Merchandise
select, compare, pick out, scroll, browse, price, consider, shop, stroll (a commercial district), search for (an item), peruse (merchandise online), try on (clothes), put back, put on layaway, trawl, hold (an item), snap up (a sale item), sample, window shop, check out, clip (coupons), choose (a purchase), reject (a sale item), change one's mind, have a change of heart, have second thoughts about, decide, put on hold, put away (an item for consideration), backorder
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Discounts & Sales
bargain, reduce, haggle, liquidate, dicker, rebate, discount, mark down, refund, take back (an item), exchange (merchandise), cut (the price), slash (prices), remit, afford, expire, redeem (coupons), quibble
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > EBay & Auctions
up, appraise, bid, cry, post, auction, collude, assess, evaluate, withdraw, estimate, sell, list, call out, quote, underbid, offer, put something up for sale, undercut, make an offer, propose, proffer, tender, outbid, set the reserve
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Paying for Items or Services
pick up, order, snap up, charge, purchase, acquire, buy, overextend, overspend, check out, tip (the server), bill (something to one's room), splurge, stretch (one's credit card limit), swipe (a credit card), rack up (charges), patronize (a store/site), add (items to an online cart), fetch
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Returning & Replacing Unwanted Items
replace, upgrade, reject, exchange, update, trade in, swap, return (an unwanted purchase), send back, take back, request (refund), complain, substitute, trade up
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > What Things Cost
list for, cash out, total, fetch, cost, sell for, go for, amount to, come to, be valued at, retail for, be priced at, set someone back
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Money & Business > Succession Planning
appraise, draw up, review, schedule, assess, estimate, buy out, succeed, allot, evaluate (personnel), value (a business), buy in, purchase (shares of a company), time (one's retirement), pull out (of a business), stay on (as a consultant), gauge (leadership qualities in one's employees), fund (the buyout), advance (future profits), design (the corporate structure), delegate (new job responsibilities)
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Money & Business > What Banks Do in Addition to Lending
withdraw, recapitalize, liquidate, capitalize, replenish, invest, divest, fix (an interest rate), waive (fees), levy (fees), safe-keep, close (an escrow), open (an escrow), swap (derivatives), hoard (cash), charge (fees), put a hold on (funds), unload (derivatives), deduct (fees from an account), impound, divert (funds), tally (deposits), balance (books), consolidate (balance sheets), accumulate (capital), wire (money), collect (funds), exchange currency, quote, notarize (documents)
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Money & Business > What Economies Do
struggle, bust, contract, flounder, rise, strengthen, mature, stumble, shrink, emerge, grow, weaken, expand, take off, stagger, reel, fail, improve, develop, thrive, progress, skyrocket, tank, lag, decline, nosedive, recover, boom, teeter, heat up, burgeon, wither, evolve, turn around, transform, succumb (to)
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Money & Business > What People Do With Bank Accounts
deposit, grow, monitor, close, open, budget, set up, withdraw, default, diversify, transfer, save, autopay, check (balance/statement), swap, pay down/off, tap into (savings), owe (delinquent payment), put away (money in savings account), redeem (a cd), overdraw, pay back, make (a deposit)
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Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth
Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth > Accumulating Wealth
stock, mount, pile up, exceed, earn, surpass, acquire, own, invest, pad (one's portfolio/pocketbook), write off (deductions), reach, heap, gain (interest), add, deduct (from income tax), accrue, amass (wealth), increase (net worth), compound, consolidate (investments), fill (the coffers), rack up, save, attain, possess, aggrandize, accumulate, trade (on the stock market), inherit, buy, rake it in, accumulate (wealth)
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Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth > Fixating on One's Wealth
bathe, indulge, display, show off, focus, fixate, buy, obsess, turn something over in one's hand, glue (oneself to the stock market report), boast, keep up with (neighbors), keep up (appearances), consume, lust after (a new purchase)
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Money & Business > Accumulating Material Wealth > Prospering
advance, flourish, exceed, thrive, succeed, make money, prosper, do well, get ahead, appreciate, make it, live high on the hog, accumulate (wealth)
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Money & Business > Agribusiness
Money & Business > Agribusiness > Large-Scale Crop Production
water, grow, produce, yield, fertilize, install (irrigation), irrigate, plant, seed, harvest, turn over (soil), rotate (crops), plant (a cover crop), spray (with pesticides), modify (seed), engineer (high-yielding varieties of grain), cultivate, spread (seed), douse (crop with pesticide), store (corn in a silo), thresh, bale (hay), reap, pick
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Money & Business > Agribusiness > Negative Impact of Agribusiness
pollute, contaminate, endanger, deplete (soil of nutrients), unbalance the ecosystem, kill (bees), poison (soil/water table), damage (biodiversity), use up (soil nutrients), exhaust (soil), drain (nutrients), deteriorate (human living conditions), deflate (prices), emit (greenhouse gases), run off (chemical fertilizers), expose (to carcinogens)
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Money & Business > Bankruptcy or Defaulting on Fiscal Responsibility
negotiate, back out, welsh, welch, bankrupt, default, liquidate, declare (bankruptcy), go out of business, overextend, overbuy, wipe out (savings), make an assignment, renege, fail to pay, harm (one's credit rating), indulge (spending pattern), go belly up, absolve (someone of debt), restructure (one's debts), reorganize (one's financial affairs)
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Money & Business > Bills & Coins
tear, rip, clink, jingle, fold, fill, tinkle, fade, wrinkle, crease, crumple, collect, exchange, appreciate, cash out, depreciate, wad up, rust, bulge, line (one's pockets), convert (into foreign currency), change (money into foreign currency), throw away, throw money at
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Money & Business > Boredom & Sloppy Work
Money & Business > Boredom & Sloppy Work > Boredom & Moping
bore, sigh, slink, fiddle, complain, flag, yawn, carp, grumble, lose interest, pout, mope, brood, mutter, grouse, gripe, beef, bellyache
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Money & Business > Boredom & Sloppy Work > Sloppy Work
mangle, trudge, skip, slough off, overlook, ignore, sputter, delay, screw up, dodge, lag, shirk, err, knock off (early), skirt, play around, give up (too quickly), pop by/over (to a neighbor's cubicle), avoid, leave, dally, scribble, defend (oneself), postpone, misplace, dawdle, procrastinate, daydream, fuck up
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Money & Business > Business Performance
Money & Business > Business Performance > Strong Business Performance
score, beat, pick up, position, fine-tune, analyze, tackle, cycle, measure, turn out, model, appraise, calibrate, route, benefit from, leap, rocket, project, grow, beta-test, explode, expand, hold up, evaluate, figure in, correct, increase, report, estimate, perform, exceed, earn, thrive, scale up, sell, spike, take over, hit (a peak), gain, tip (the balance), turn a profit, prove (profitable), buy out, move out, outgrow, succeed, level out, better, offset, excel, regain, reduce (waste), outdo, outshine, outstrip, surpass, predict, progress, outlast, outperform, revitalize, vitalize, mobilize, skyrocket, recapitalize, inflate, profit, make (a profit)
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Money & Business > Business Performance > Weak Business Performance
score, hit, clobber, impact, blindside, fold, drop, falter, analyze, cycle, measure, appraise, calibrate, route, benefit from, totter, ail, slip, recall, project, reduce, peter out, waver, close, weaken, equalize, abandon, burden, pressure, derail, impair, undermine, plummet, tumble, fall, flatline, fail, evaluate, withstand, figure in, report, estimate, move out, level out, offset, predict, outlast, lose, sack, cut back, cut (loss), lay off, break even, hold out, hit bottom, tank, slow, lapse, shut down, shutter, bankrupt, bottom out, signify, foreclose, downgrade, saddle (with debt), default, relapse, absorb (loss), repossess, liquidate, sell (assets)
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business
Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Expansion of a Domestic Enterprise
contract, pitch, launch, operate, replicate, engineer, build, standardize, commercialize, saturate, negotiate, strategize, grow, beta-test, burst, coordinate, expand, risk, venture, hire, implement, develop, scale up, take over, excel, unveil, roll out (a new product), merge, mass produce, create (a corporation), join forces, cinch (the deal), rework, rival, compete, vie for (a market), acquire, corner (the market), monopolize, relocate, monetize, penetrate, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, incorporate, initiate, parlay, split (stock), effectuate
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Globalization
Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Globalization > Implications for Cultures Into Which Outsourcing Expands
manipulate, cooperate, employ, pollute, negotiate, dictate, dominate, strategize, capture, haggle, control, exploit, claim, pillage, despoil, impose, accommodate, take over, buy out, rival, compete, corner (the market), monopolize, take advantage of, use up (resources), join (forces), abuse, conquer, pervade, displace, oppress, mistreat, demand, translate, underpay, subjugate, marginalize, wipe out, coerce, stake, hog, import, export, launder (money)
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > Globalization > Point of View of a Company Manufacturing Abroad
contract, pitch, launch, cooperate, operate, employ, retool, replicate, engineer, build, supply, model, standardize, roll out, saturate, negotiate, protect, strategize, adapt, coordinate, scope out, haggle, demarcate, direct, market, expand, explore, research, control, collaborate, risk, deal, venture, defeat, field, accommodate, regulate, implement, develop, delegate, perform, take over, excel, recapitalize, profit, unveil, mass produce, rival, compete, acquire, corner (the market), relocate, monetize, penetrate, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, incorporate, initiate, join (forces), demand, translate, stake, import, export, launder (money), wield, vie for, exempt, outsource, conduct, master, govern, forecast, transfer, benchmark, prevail, globalize, establish (territory), utilize, restructure, assimilate, contextualize, retrench, finance, fund, subsidize, grubstake, bankroll, win
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Money & Business > Expansion of a Business > How Businesses Go PublicStub
hike, offer (stock options), go public, make an offering, sell (stock), sell (shares over the counter)
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Money & Business > General Business Production
pack, launch, operate, fine-tune, power, outfit, manufacture, fabricate, generate, tool, retool, inspect, engineer, feed, stock, package, build, supply, turn out, order, parcel out, model, debut, tailor, register, license, resource, warehouse, research and develop, certify, standardize, calibrate, overhaul, synchronize, commercialize, finish, assemble, upgrade, track, label, adjust, produce, comply, estimate, implement, mass produce, make, ratchet (up/down), furnish, restock, replenish, re-order, specify, escalate, inventory, ship, backorder
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Money & Business > Income
Money & Business > Income > Earning Income
generate, charge, stream, value, collect, produce, rake in, pocket, earn, gain, lose, monetize, leverage, bill, bring in, take home, gross, receive, make money, draw down, pull down, haul in, secure (an income/a job), capitalize on, cash in on, subsist on, maintain (clientele/web presence), apply for (jobs), interview for (jobs), hold down (a job), sustain, set (a fee scale), fix (rate/price), maximize (income), cash (one's paycheck), deposit (one's paycheck), bring home, make (a bundle)
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Money & Business > Income > What Income Does
grow, trickle, flow, flood, prop up, increase, level out, finance, fund, subsidize, bankroll, sustain, support (life style), contribute to (life style), fall short, dry up, roll in, pour in, feather one's nest, burn a hole in one's pocket, level off
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Money & Business > Income Taxes
file, count, figure, book, collect, adjust, cheat, claim, withhold, tax, assess, calculate, estimate, allocate, absorb (loss), exempt, allot, deduct, write off, gross, add, depreciate, amortize, pay, retain (one's earnings), incur, extend (deadline), record (profit), audit (taxes), levy, check off, refund, expense, consolidate (expenses)
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Money & Business > Investment
Money & Business > Investment > Investing
unload, load, bundle, straddle, secure, order, bid, convert, roll over, advance, project, monitor, tip off, deal, yield, exchange, manage, maintain, purchase, sell, recapitalize, inflate, liquidate, acquire, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, transfer, finance, fund, bankroll, allot, transact, discount, compensate, invest, privatize, option, ask, buy (stocks), own (property/shares), trade, play (the market), day-trade, close a deal, open up, close out (an account), float (bonds), expand (revenue streams), broker, offset (risk), absorb (risk), divest, ladder, annuitize, spread (risk), bail out, put (option to sell), call (option to buy), hedge (investment), short, book the investor booked the investment as a loss., cash out, reinvest, refinance, barter
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Money & Business > Investment > Loss in Investment
crash, sag, drop, recede, collapse, plummet, fall, lose, tank, bottom out, absorb (loss), trade, divest, fail (to perform), underperform, decline, devalue, depreciate, plunge, nosedive, deflate
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Money & Business > Investment > Monitoring One's Wealth
gauge, measure, appraise, log, track, figure, check, value, budget, evaluate, calculate, estimate, rank, write up, chart, deduct, add, monitor (one's investments), sum up, index, number, tally, record (on ledger sheet), compute, compile, enumerate, account for, balance (checkbook), round up (figures), total, keep (records/books), round out (figures on a balance sheet), round off (figures on a balance sheet)
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Money & Business > Investment > Profit In Investment
rise, jump, rocket, soar, mature, multiply, grow, collect, pay off, yield, perform, exceed, spike, gain, outshine, outstrip, surpass, outperform, profit, gross, appreciate, accrue, amass (wealth), compound, add value, realize, net, excel in (growth), recover, recoup, return
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Money & Business > Investment > Risk in Investment
straddle, risk, put at risk, gamble, hazard, chance, bet, jeopardize, venture, wager, limit, minimize (risk), play (the stock market), hedge (one's investments to reduce risk), speculate on (bonds), lay a bet on (something), place a bet on (something), bank on
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Money & Business > Investment > What a Financial Planner Does
analyze, suggest, plan, assess, evaluate, advise, recommend, predict, invest, tout, broker, guide, take into account, put together (a comprehensive financial plan), crunch (numbers), present (options), develop (products/ira), implement (strategy), prognosticate, charge (a commission)
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Money & Business > Investment > What an Investor Does With Profit
roll over, rake in, parlay, draw down, reinvest, cash in/out, skim off, harvest (assets), redeem, distribute (proceeds), contribute, donate
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Money & Business > Lending & Borrowing Money
Money & Business > Lending & Borrowing Money > Borrowing Money
secure, lower, adopt, execute, default, guarantee, borrow, amortize, indemnify, incur (debt), undertake (to pay back a loan), mortgage, sign (loan documents), cosign, take on (debt), resolve, pay up, pay back/down, make a payment, qualify for (a loan), submit (forms), provide (down payment), pay (loan payments), repay, autopay, fill out (loan papers), enhance (credit rating), notarize
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Money & Business > Lending & Borrowing Money > Lending Money
sign, advance, front, value, collect, figure in, service, foreclose, finance, fund, bankroll, issue, loan, underwrite, write off, accrue, lend, turn down (applicant for loan), approve (a loan), charge (interest), evaluate (credit-worthiness of the borrower), enforce, assign, document, lien (property), fix (an interest rate), waive (fees), robosign, levy (fees), compound (interest), amortize, file (claims/lawsuits)
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Money & Business > Management in a Business
Money & Business > Management in a Business > Managing Personnel
handle, fire, boot out, inspect, supervise, appraise, train, reward, run up the flagpole, monitor, size up, direct, schedule, promote, evaluate, manage, field, hire, staff, oversee, interview, regulate, delegate, facilitate, sack, benchmark, review (performance), discipline, rank, mandate, demote, approve, notify (an employee of a potential promotion), relegate, pension off, coordinate (employee duties), mentor, designate (tasks for a subordinate), cater to a strength, superintend, empower, follow through
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Micromanaging
hover, inspect, spy, direct, control, manage, oversee, keep an eye on, micromanage, look after, time, preside over, hover over, check in on, check (subordinate's work), look over ones' shoulder
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Other Tasks Managers Do
operate, fine-tune, order, resource, standardize, synchronize, draw up, upgrade, negotiate, organize, earmark, hammer out, direct, budget, synch, command, control, funnel, finesse, orchestrate, intervene, sift through, verify, figure in, update, structure, formulate, authorize, allocate, stake, run (an office), close (a deal), chart, rate, determine (pay rates), bank, brief, purge, downsize, allot, steward, contract out, consult, expedite, summarize, codify, prioritize, sign off, transact, integrate, calendar
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Problematic Supervision
yank, wrangle, sever, chuck, brush aside, manipulate, dismantle, protest, dictate, skip, drone, dole out, fight, bark, evade, bear down, typecast, profile, blot out, flare, flood, haggle, plot, exploit, bribe, claim, whitewash, contrive, co-opt, invalidate, pressure, hold back/down, thwart, inundate, squelch, prohibit, obstruct, inhibit, undermine, erupt, screw up, swamp, bumble, shout, maintain, relegate, micromanage, confront, harp, judge, mete out, lord (it over one's workers), grant, save face, lag, write up, smooth over, dance around (issues), cut off/short, snap back, step on, play off (one worker against another), break (a promise/trust), scuttle (a plan), sanction (low standards), argue, favor, cover up/for, jockey, battle, dicker, issue (orders), rehash, dispute, corrupt, chastise, cater to, berate, admonish, abdicate (responsibility), condescend, intimidate, disempower, write off, rail against
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Money & Business > Management in a Business > Supervising & Monitoring
supervise, appraise, overhaul, scan, screen, mark, witness, scrutinize, examine, monitor, observe, check, vet, direct, prohibit, evaluate, manage, maintain, report, authorize, keep an eye on, keep score (with subordinates), rein in, pay a visit, detect (organizational problems), address, stipulate, critique, micromanage, criticize, inquire, require (updates), noodge, stoke, excite, encourage, support, confront, follow through
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Money & Business > Marketing
Money & Business > Marketing > Enticing Customers
hammer, impact, pitch, ply, plug, cast, tap into, reinforce, convert, woo, trot out, show, switch, badger, bait, prompt, imply, evoke, capture, arouse, transmit, project, profile, lionize, imbue, highlight, showcase, embellish, tease, flaunt, steep, set apart, captivate, rivet, distort, depict, spin, con, claim, mislead, hustle, persuade, insinuate, scheme, target, gamble, impinge on/upon, censor, create, favor, brief, serve, rope in, wow, lead (the market), foist, reel in, entice, hype, shill, rebate, tempt, win over, scare, pop (out), hail, draw in, enthuse, cajole, compel, sweeten, discount, appeal, harvest (customers), assure, pander, retarget, optimize, sexualize, guarantee, motivate, propagate, glorify, entertain, mesmerize, incentivize, spread the message
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Money & Business > Marketing > Public Side of Advertising
yank, pitch, launch, debut, synchronize, roll out, saturate, tweet, reproduce, post, proliferate, transmit, display, distribute, permeate, monitor, book, feature, announce, advertise, associate, promote, market, risk, inundate, implement, sell, leverage, benchmark, optimize, propagate, unveil (a new product), release, flood (the market), list, text, tack up (posters), phase out, issue, peddle, publicize, submit (ad), campaign, retarget (customers with a second ad), reference, qualify (one's leads), circulate, innovate, syndicate, disseminate, re-circulate, affiliate
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Money & Business > Marketing > Research & Development
engineer, brand, strategize, scout, coordinate, scope out, front, research, brainstorm, target, opt out, diversify, forecast, phase out, bend (one's campaign to lure customers), troll, opt in, track (hits), spy (on customers), phase in, massage (content), streamline, interpret (customers' tastes), generate (buzz), invigorate
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Money & Business > Marketing > Technical Side of Producing Copy
align, replicate, center, duplicate, airbrush, illustrate, design, proof, image, photoshop, create, edit, develop, word, drill down (into the pages of a website), link (to a url), write (code/copy), crop (picture), upload (photo), customize, stylize, resize, kern
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Money & Business > Office Politics
Money & Business > Office Politics > Bureaucracy in the Office
devise, interfere, stamp, run up the flagpole, control, contrive, hinder, obstruct, meddle, hold back, limit, coerce, approve, micromanage, sign off, compel, require, stratify, shuffle (papers/files), rubber-stamp, pass (something along), pass the buck, avoid (responsibility), obligate, sign off on
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Money & Business > Office Politics > Making Do in an Office Setting
concentrate, extricate, handle, shut up, cooperate, compromise, bear, submit, censor, inhibit, opt out, stand down, step back, accept, cope, play to a strength, carry on, endure, tolerate, field, comply, tread lightly, conform, defer, self-censor, abide, let go, resign oneself, manage to, cater to, sign off, circulate, hold down (a job), avoid, flirt, drop (a complaint), ingratiate, go along, sign on, come around, schmooze, excuse, rephrase, soften one's tone, defend, partake, relent, behave, ally (oneself), stifle (an impulse), socialize, focus on, apologize, capitulate, step down, step into, step aside, make way for
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Money & Business > Office Politics > Pettiness & Unprofessional Behavior
manipulate, tense, bother, bargain, solicit, strut, ruffle, mock, trot out, bark, badger, pester, show up, imply, ignore, embellish, swagger, show off, plot, deceive, betray, tattle, divulge, eavesdrop, hijack, delay, fluster, undermine, disrespect, forbid, dance around, table, abuse, mistreat, favor, jockey, condescend, intimidate, patronize, require, quibble, avoid, call into question, huff, shame, pull rank, fine, snub, turn on/against, play off, wag a finger, gloat, bend (rules), enlist (others in backbiting), decry, cover for, gossip, bicker, harass, refuse, rankle, squabble, stonewall, backbite, disparage, stigmatize, ridicule, womanize, philander, slur, hit on, flirt, swear, discriminate against, stab in the back
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Money & Business > Office Work
Money & Business > Office Work > Classifying & Cataloguing
file, gauge, model, calibrate, grade, organize, brand, name, type, profile, label, pigeonhole, define, mark, pick out, classify, authenticate, redefine, designate, downgrade, merge, consolidate, specify, rank, rate, codify, reference, enumerate, assign, cite, stick (a label on something), map, term, rename, archive, title, catalog, characterize, sub-classify, subordinate, categorize, appoint
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Money & Business > Office Work > Organization
file, separate, break down, standardize, log, grade, organize, tag, scan, type, define, highlight, sheaf, mark, identify, collect, classify, formalize, record, come up with, comb through, merge, consolidate, specify, rank, judge, list, reference, streamline, centralize, index, number, map, archive, title, categorize, sort, hone, flag, cull, parse, back up, pick out/apart, stratify, itemize, alphabetize, sift
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Money & Business > Office Work > Other Tasks Office Workers Perform
trundle, punch in/out, tack, fine-tune, lock, unlock, register, draw up, dictate, call, post, type, coordinate, schedule, purchase, edit, prioritize, list, bill, assign, categorize, back up, book (appointments), field (problems), stock (supplies), hunt down, slit (envelopes), revise, enter (data), write, rewrite, phone, telephone, order (supplies), bustle about, transcribe, procure, answer (phone/email), ship (a product), sort out (issues)
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Money & Business > Office Work > Photocopying
jam, align, replicate, staple, crop, shrink, duplicate, enlarge, darken, lighten, print, photocopy, copy, excerpt, xerox, collate, line up, feed (paper), unjam (paper)
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Money & Business > Office Work > Things People Do With Paperwork
punch, file, shred, deliver, certify, staple, reproduce, tag, scan, label, affix, highlight, duplicate, pin, sheaf, browse, peruse, print, copy, fill out (forms), mail, submit (paperwork), turn in, fax, mark (corrections)
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Money & Business > Paying Personal Expenses
set aside, earmark, cover, lay out, figure in, allocate, pay out, spend, shell out, pony up, cough up, write (a check), buy, tally, total, pay up, autopay, pay down (debt), budget (for), disburse, fork out/over, balance (accounts), log (expenses), fill in (spreadsheet), calculate (costs), credit (a payment to one's account), bounce (a check), contest (a bill), monitor (charges on credit card), pull up (account/payment record), cut (a check), pay for, stop payment
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Money & Business > Paying Someone for Their Work
raise, lay out, compensate, determine (bonuses), pay out, reward (with a bonus), reimburse, recompense, remunerate, spend, expend, dish out, shell out, fork over/out, pony up, ante up, cough up, give (a raise), deny (a raise), negotiate (a salary), withhold (taxes from a paycheck), send money, write (a check), deduct, grant (a raise), raise (a salary), disburse, pay (an employee)
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality
Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Frugality
pinch, recycle, bargain, scrounge, scavenge, stretch, haggle, budget, deprive, do without, manage, abstain, salvage, save, limit (one's spending), curb (spending), make do, pool, skimp, cut down/back, jew someone down, put aside, hold on, scale back/down, monitor (expenditures), grow (one's own vegetables), conserve, economize, depend on, borrow (tools), ration, know (the price of necessities), repurpose, stash (money/coupons), put away (money)
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Having too Little
tighten, suffer, bear, age, budget, give up, juggle, endure, want, miss, crave, weigh (options), covet, yearn for, long for, wish for, envy, desire, resent, lose (hope), abandon (hope), hunger, hanker, sacrifice, surrender (to one's circumstances), grow bitter, tighten one's belt, tighten the purse strings, pine for, narrow (one's prospects), lower one's sights
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Needing Things One Can't Afford
need, lack, be short on, have need of, thirst for, wait for, want, necessitate, miss, live without, go without, deprive (oneself), require, cry out for
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Money & Business > Poverty & Frugality > Poverty
weigh, bargain, beg, scavenge, haggle, resort to, welsh, welch, survive, bottom out, default, owe, depreciate, overdraw, bounce (a check), economize, depend on, get by/along, rack up (debt), squeak by, pawn, defer (payment), get by/aong, borrow (money), dip into, wrack up (debt), indebt, dumpster dive, land (on the street), overspend, declare bankruptcy, crowd out, hit rock bottom, leech
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Money & Business > Résumé (Resume) & Cover Letter Verbs
file, handle, launch, operate, analyze, employ, supervise, register, license, appraise, certify, standardize, upgrade, negotiate, organize, coordinate, survey, monitor, shadow, book, direct, schedule, promote, research, set up, collaborate, assess, evaluate, manage, field, hire, staff, create, update, enlist, improve, increase, recruit, purchase, report, edit, intern, advise, structure, execute, oversee, interview, regulate, estimate, formulate, implement, develop, recommend, delegate, demonstrate, designate, authorize, administer, systematize, facilitate, pool (resources), perform, exceed, achieve, allocate, solve, run (a campaign)
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Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale
Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale > Peddling Goods on the Street
push, carry, pitch, roll out, negotiate, bargain, pounce, haggle, set up, sell, foist, peddle, vend, traffic in, deal in, trade in, call out, take down, wheel, hawk (one's wares), tout, offer (a sample)
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Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale > Selling Items on a Small Scale
unload, carry, dispose of, stock, charge, price, market, sell, monetize, put a value on, put a figure on, ask, put a price on, list (the selling price), list for, put up for sale, offer for sale, put on sale, auction off, vend, traffic in, deal in, trade in, commodify, cash in
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Money & Business > Selling Things on a Small Scale > Setting Up a Business
contract, position, install, stock, commercialize, assemble, establish, float, run, front, advertise, back, promote, set up, invent, risk, forfeit, locate, service, hire, purchase, incorporate, finance, fund, rate, own, rent, lease, acquire (equipment), owe, chip in, step up, found, loan, pay back/off, credit, sponsor, insure, invest, borrow, patent, co-create, localize, privatize, underwrite, write off, write down, mark down, option, centralize, start up, design (a logo/website)
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Money & Business > Shady Financial Transactions
gouge, screw, rig, chisel, fix, slip, lay out, cheat, swindle, rip off, diddle, bribe, gull, shaft, bilk, rook, hornswoggle, funnel (money), pay off, buy off, suborn, take, take advantage of, launder (money), bankroll, incentivize, shell out, pony up, ante up, cough up, front (money), ransom, fleece, defraud, take to the cleaners, take for a ride, grease someone's palm, make a deal, blackmail, fork over, put up, settle up, sting, stiff, pull a fast one on, put one over on
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying
Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Browsing Through & Selecting Merchandise
select, compare, pick out, scroll, browse, price, consider, shop, stroll (a commercial district), search for (an item), peruse (merchandise online), try on (clothes), put back, put on layaway, trawl, hold (an item), snap up (a sale item), sample, window shop, check out, clip (coupons), choose (a purchase), reject (a sale item), change one's mind, have a change of heart, have second thoughts about, decide, put on hold, put away (an item for consideration), backorder
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Discounts & Sales
bargain, reduce, haggle, liquidate, dicker, rebate, discount, mark down, refund, take back (an item), exchange (merchandise), cut (the price), slash (prices), remit, afford, expire, redeem (coupons), quibble
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > EBay & Auctions
up, appraise, bid, cry, post, auction, collude, assess, evaluate, withdraw, estimate, sell, list, call out, quote, underbid, offer, put something up for sale, undercut, make an offer, propose, proffer, tender, outbid, set the reserve
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Paying for Items or Services
pick up, order, snap up, charge, purchase, acquire, buy, overextend, overspend, check out, tip (the server), bill (something to one's room), splurge, stretch (one's credit card limit), swipe (a credit card), rack up (charges), patronize (a store/site), add (items to an online cart), fetch
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > Returning & Replacing Unwanted Items
replace, upgrade, reject, exchange, update, trade in, swap, return (an unwanted purchase), send back, take back, request (refund), complain, substitute, trade up
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Money & Business > Shopping & Buying > What Things Cost
list for, cash out, total, fetch, cost, sell for, go for, amount to, come to, be valued at, retail for, be priced at, set someone back
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Money & Business > Succession Planning
appraise, draw up, review, schedule, assess, estimate, buy out, succeed, allot, evaluate (personnel), value (a business), buy in, purchase (shares of a company), time (one's retirement), pull out (of a business), stay on (as a consultant), gauge (leadership qualities in one's employees), fund (the buyout), advance (future profits), design (the corporate structure), delegate (new job responsibilities)
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Money & Business > What Banks Do in Addition to Lending
withdraw, recapitalize, liquidate, capitalize, replenish, invest, divest, fix (an interest rate), waive (fees), levy (fees), safe-keep, close (an escrow), open (an escrow), swap (derivatives), hoard (cash), charge (fees), put a hold on (funds), unload (derivatives), deduct (fees from an account), impound, divert (funds), tally (deposits), balance (books), consolidate (balance sheets), accumulate (capital), wire (money), collect (funds), exchange currency, quote, notarize (documents)
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Money & Business > What Economies Do
struggle, bust, contract, flounder, rise, strengthen, mature, stumble, shrink, emerge, grow, weaken, expand, take off, stagger, reel, fail, improve, develop, thrive, progress, skyrocket, tank, lag, decline, nosedive, recover, boom, teeter, heat up, burgeon, wither, evolve, turn around, transform, succumb (to)
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Money & Business > What People Do With Bank Accounts
deposit, grow, monitor, close, open, budget, set up, withdraw, default, diversify, transfer, save, autopay, check (balance/statement), swap, pay down/off, tap into (savings), owe (delinquent payment), put away (money in savings account), redeem (a cd), overdraw, pay back, make (a deposit)
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Power & Influence
Power & Influence > Becoming Powerful
Power & Influence > Becoming Powerful > Establishing Oneself in a Powerful Position
dislodge, stiffen, forge, solicit, lead, restrain, climb, fend off, represent, direct, mastermind, deflect, ward off, stave off, enlist, advise, succeed, outdo, outstrip, mobilize, rival, displace, found, distinguish (oneself), contest, rebuff, take on, fight for, surmount, rely on, swear in, summon, supersede, outrank, circumvent, count (among one's cohorts), drive (oneself), stake (a claim), establish (oneself), prove (capable), prove (oneself), arm, advance (an agenda), empower (aids), drive (others)
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Power & Influence > Becoming Powerful > Questionable Means of Gaining Power
clobber, dislodge, oust, invade, commandeer, bribe, bluff, backstab, sabotage, scheme, put at risk, subvert, usurp, hijack, parry, take over, monopolize, take advantage of, conquer, step on, battle, corrupt, depose, overthrow, attempt to (oust), dredge up, mudsling, work up (fear/xenophobia), consort with, seize (power)
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Power & Influence > Becoming Powerful > Setting One's Sights on Leading
turn toward, brace, rise, gird, assemble, brave, solicit, rocket, train, strategize, face, funnel, risk, dare, formulate, gain, mobilize, skyrocket, discipline, step up, hone, envision, contest, determine, prepare, lobby, upstage, ready, soldier on, muster, strive, surmount, set off/about, count (among one's cohorts), apply one's skills, aspire, grasp (what one's constituency wants)
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Power & Influence > Delegating & Taking Charge
Power & Influence > Delegating & Taking Charge > Delegating
shunt, turn over, parcel out, direct, tax, staff, enlist, delegate, allocate, demand, brief, assign, dispense, apportion, entrust, accord, portion out, farm out, request, call for, distribute (tasks among others), charge (someone with a responsibility), specify (tasks), engage (others), secure (deputies), call together, put someone on a task
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Power & Influence > Delegating & Taking Charge > How Leaders Take Charge
figure out, order, convene, protect, strategize, act as, call attention to, pen, direct, pass, funnel, assess, oversee, delegate, mobilize, govern, relegate, brief, found, decide, veto, network, head, channel, rule, police, lobby, legislate, assemble (a team), take charge, manage (a project), nominate, appoint, decode, summon, author, name (issues), appoint (deputies), field (requests), grant (interviews), chair, bridge (differences), speak to (issues), solve (problems), press for, orate, deploy, bring to the attention of, accord (power), assemble (stakeholders to solve problems), officiate, lead (progress meetings)
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Power & Influence > How Public Figures are Viewed
Power & Influence > How Public Figures are Viewed > How People Appreciate Leaders
prize, applaud, plaster, tweet, reward, deify, attribute, gush, value, award, admire, credit, praise, honor, revere, commend, esteem, recognize, distinguish, venerate, commemorate, memorialize, pay tribute, congratulate, worship, respect, validate, treasure, acclaim, dedicate, set apart/above, put on a pedestal, extol the virtues of, name one's baby after, stick (a lawn sign), blog
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Power & Influence > How Public Figures are Viewed > How the Media Describes Public Figures
model, benefit from, rocket, set apart, impress, finesse, vitalize, capitalize on, breathe new life into, dignify, stand out, deserve, peak, triumph, conscientize, father, win the support of, consort, stand up/for, stand strong (in the face of), refuse to (buckle), lower (standards), ride on the coattails of
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Power & Influence > How Public Figures are Viewed > What Public Figures Do or Seem to Do
Power & Influence > How Public Figures are Viewed > What Public Figures Do or Seem to Do > Negative Actions That Public Figures Do or Seem to Do
seize, brush aside, compromise, dictate, strut, crow, trot out, dominate, evade, cover up, swagger, front, trick, bribe, sell out, bluff, exaggerate, polarize, scheme, rescind, vacillate, parry, take over, monopolize, escalate, dicker, pander, campaign, waffle, lobby, brag, drag one's feet, recant, dither, instigate, miscalculate, mudsling, misspend (public money), march off, bash (the press), throw mud, score points (with special interest groups), exploit (one's position), promise (more than one can deliver), smoothtalk, fire up, overpromise
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Power & Influence > How Public Figures are Viewed > What Public Figures Do or Seem to Do > Positive Actions That Public Figures Do or Seem to Do
tackle, fabricate, devise, brave, compromise, blaze, impress, front, originate, orchestrate, take over, succeed, revitalize, vitalize, serve, motivate, innovate, bring together, inspire, unite, trump, upstage, soldier on, win the respect of (constituents), speak out/up, eclipse (one's opponents), de-escalate (tensions), campaign (for a cause), show (compassion), fire up
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Power & Influence > Intimidation
squash, bust, crush, hover, suppress, dominate, overpower, corner, stalk, bear down, menace, threaten, block, hijack, impose, squelch, censor, forbid, coerce, berate, scare, blackmail, harass, terrorize, bully, provoke, frighten, loom, disconcert, interrogate, tail, torment, goad, antagonize, bark (orders), censure, harangue, blacklist, victimize, hector
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Power & Influence > Public Relations
broadcast, hold, plug, suppress, tweet, trumpet, hide, post, conceal, leak, distort, announce, spin, schedule, divulge, mislead, persuade, dissemble, deflect, sidestep, correct, report, argue, publicize, disseminate, tout, influence, reveal, disclose, explain, state, issue (a statement), defend (a position), advertise (one's accomplishments), make known, make public, put out (an announcement), spread (a rumor), time (the release of information), call (a press conference), issue (press release), prepare (a press release), draft (a press release), mold (public opinion), misinform
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Power & Influence > Questionable Political Influence
strangle, smother, manipulate, fire, boot out, replace, suppress, dictate, charge, hide, dominate, overpower, bear down, menace, threaten, conceal, cover up, paper over, plot, exploit, commandeer, tip off, outwit, scheme, conspire, pay off, hijack, intrude, co-opt, invalidate, pressure, suspend, filibuster, cross, cut off, forestall, throttle, stifle, obstruct, deprive, repress, sack, monopolize, coerce, mandate, stipulate, mete out, step on, break (a promise/trust), scuttle (a plan), intimidate, foist, tempt, blackmail, subordinate, pull rank, play off, bend (rules), decry, stonewall, eliminate, override, bastardize, shut out, lambaste, ram through
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Power & Influence > Retaliation
protest, fight back, sabotage, cripple, disable, take over, battle, turn in, abolish, rebel, counter, liberate, revolt, retaliate, excoriate, strike back, levy (an attack), turn against/on, avenge, rise up, mete out (punishment), reconquer, retake, get back at
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Power & Influence > Sponsorship
boost, supply, parcel out, assist, protect, dole out, reward, endow, award, back, recommend, designate, capitalize, fund, support, grant, allot, guarantee, incentivize, affiliate, found, loan, invest, bail out, contribute, donate, lend, apportion, benefit, bestow, champion, undertake, pledge, stand up for, sanction, validate, exact, accord, tithe, co-found, nominate, advocate, author, impart, stake (one's reputation on), bear (the cost), father, earmark (funds), cover the cost of, lend (one's name to), dedicate (time/money), bequeath (a portion of one's estate), devote (resources to)
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Power & Influence > Subjugating Others
Power & Influence > Subjugating Others > Limiting the Freedom of Others
force, crush, bar, dictate, trammel, subject, catch, dominate, overpower, curb, subdue, command, control, exploit, claim, scheme, impinge on/upon, censor, stifle, deprive, deny, ban, limit, take over, oppress, demand, subjugate, foist, compel, subordinate, harass, persecute, wear down, violate (civil rights), lock up/away, perpetrate, disarm, insist, beleaguer, mete out (punishment), decree, flatten (the opposition), block (information), plague (people with regulations), crack down on, restrict (freedom of movement/speech), thwart (internet communications), track (electronic communications), impose (restrictions), overturn (laws), undermine (efforts at self-determination), lord over
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Power & Influence > Subjugating Others > Limiting the Knowledge of Others
charge, forbid, chastise, allege, reproach, denounce, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, censure, redact, condemn, defile, shut down (a website), castigate, decree, limit (internet searches)
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Power & Influence > Subjugating Others > Limiting the Movement of People or Goods
force, chain, round up, restrain, confine, trail, sabotage, tax, waylay, hinder, impede, obstruct, shut off/down, sequester, accost, blockade, quarantine, lock up, incarcerate, imprison, detain, shut in, lay siege, besiege, restrict (movement), block (voters via roadblocks), close off/down, enslave, fetter, hold captive, place (under house arrest), fence in/out, tariff
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Power & Influence > Subjugating Others > Trapping People
bar, hem in, catch, trap, corner, snare, ensnare, capture, entrap, waylay, ambush, snag, forbid, subjugate, accost, pull in, incarcerate, imprison, arrest, detain, block off, hold captive, lay a trap for, surround, take prisoner, throw in jail, put under lock and key, collar, pick up/off
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Power & Influence > Superiority
Power & Influence > Superiority > Maligning
slam, charge, attack, libel, slander, defame, vilify, backstab, disparage, slur, insult, smear, malign, blame, allege, denigrate, reproach, inveigh against, denounce, lambaste, accuse, excoriate, fault, affront, mudsling, censure, defile, dig up, muckrake, foment, deprecate, calumniate, rake over the coals, sully (one's reputation)
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Power & Influence > Superiority > Scoffing & Derision
brush aside, shrug, wave, degrade, tear down, mock, overlook, ignore, disregard, tease, cast off, gloss over, dare, invalidate, reject, spurn, demoralize, marginalize, chastise, condescend, discount, patronize, snub, turn on/against, decry, disparage, ridicule, insult, revile, smear, rebuff, repudiate, pronounce, trivialize, joke, demean, humiliate, ostracize, dismiss, pity, feel sorry for, look down on, discredit, put down, belittle, denigrate, deride, embolden, grin, smirk, scorn, sneer, snicker, snigger, taunt, infantilize, castigate, slight, scoff at, shun, snort at, amuse oneself (at someone's expense), laugh at, toss aside/out, refuse (to engage), jilt, disdain, treat with contempt, cold shoulder, parody, speak down to, knock down a rung (on the social ladder), savage
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Power & Influence > Superiority > Showing Off
strut, crow, trot out, parade, prance, display, puff up, polish, swagger, show off, flaunt, announce, bluff, boast, gloat, exalt, upstage, brag, plume, swell, glory in, revel in, grandstand, march, posture, draw oneself up (to one's full height), blow (one's horn), dress (the part), flounce
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Power & Influence > Transferring Power to Leaders
parade, unseat, lionize, imbue, hand over, furnish, inherit, distinguish, venerate, congratulate, pronounce, idolize, idealize, depose, dignify, accord, swear in, crown, overthrow, coronate, inaugurate, seize (power), transfer (power)
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Power & Influence > Using One's Political Power to Help Someone
Power & Influence > Using One's Political Power to Help Someone > Endorsing or Backing Someone
plug, name, recommend, approve, support, cover for, defend, praise, endorse, legitimize, appoint, vouch for, throw one's weight behind, back (someone), confirm (an appointee)
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Power & Influence > Using One's Political Power to Help Someone > How People With Influence Grant Personal Favors
handle, settle, lubricate, devise, protect, scheme, accommodate, grant, donate, gift, bestow, introduce, ensure, exonerate, aid, transport, arrange (a deal), slip (information), clear the way, grease the skids, broker (a plan), ease (someone's way), exempt (someone from fulfilling a duty), secure (a position), hand out (a badge), hook up with, make something go away, buffalo
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Power & Influence > Using One's Political Power to Help Someone > Protection Offered by Someone With Power
secure, protect, enclose, shepherd, hide, flank, conceal, cover, screen, guarantee, save, patronize, fortify, shield, forge (an alliance), strong-arm, guard, safeguard, shelter, hold off, escort, arm, keep out, offer (sanctuary/asylum), heighten (security), assign (a bodyguard), seal off, circle (a group with police), patrol, harbor, provide (sanctuary), fend off (marauders), spare, provide (new identity), sentinel
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Power & Influence > Using One's Political Power to Help Someone > Using One's Power to Free Someone
discharge, exempt, judge, release, bail out, remit, excuse, liberate, free, exonerate, absolve, pardon, vindicate, clear (someone's name), let off the hook, let off, grant (asylum), show mercy
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Power & Influence > Using One's Power to Influence an Outcome
Power & Influence > Using One's Power to Influence an Outcome > Exerting One's Influence to Prohibit Something
cast off/out, bar, replace, order, dismantle, suppress, infiltrate, restrain, overtake, curb, recall, foil, douse, direct, finesse, cancel, abort, restrict, filibuster, thwart, hinder, impede, deter, squelch, prohibit, prevent, impinge on/upon, censor, stifle, deprive, cripple, disable, reject, deny, ban, forbid, ward off, stave off, limit, repress, regulate, demand, prevail, mandate, scuttle (a plan), phase out, refuse, stonewall, overturn, veto, abolish, override, stunt, resist, rebuff, repel, isolate, police, outlaw, pardon, exclude, rule (illegal), force (out), push out/away, choke off (funding), subject (to regulation), render (impotent), defang
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Power & Influence > Using One's Power to Influence an Outcome > Granting Permission
grandfather, hand over, accept, accede, designate, authorize, approve, grant, allot, enable, endorse, empower, allow, sanction, permit, consent, agree, give one's blessing, give the go ahead, give the green light, ok
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Power & Influence > Using One's Power to Influence an Outcome > Positive Leverage
score, certify, manumit (slaves), authenticate, back, promote, orchestrate, intervene, authorize, facilitate, mandate, stipulate, steward, expedite, release, sponsor, enforce, levy, champion, reform, foster, allocate (funds), influence, garner (support), testify, usher in, bring to bear, ensure, enact, appoint, summon, exercise (influence), broker (a deal), smooth out (disagreements), tap into (one's base), settle (a dispute), assert (one's leverage), impel, assign (staff to work on an issue), dignify (a cause), pass (a resolution), preside over, call up/on
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Power & Influence > Using Power to Deny Others
Power & Influence > Using Power to Deny Others > Denying Rights
dump, bar, remove, blot out, obliterate, exploit, ditch, mastermind, rescind, prohibit, reject, ban, sack, monopolize, subjugate, wipe out, decline, refuse, stonewall, eliminate, abolish, rebuff, repudiate, persecute, trivialize, terminate, deny (rights), exclude, impose (restrictions), throw out, excommunicate, turn down/away, relegate (to obscurity), consign (to menial tasks), expunge (from the record), leave out, keep out, erase (select parts of history), expropriate, counteract (instincts)
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Power & Influence > Using Power to Deny Others > Expulsion
force, yank, defenestrate, evict, expel, deport, boot out, scatter, order, unseat, overpower, orchestrate, rout, displace, marginalize, purge, line up, eliminate, cleanse, beat back, expunge, repel, segregate, ostracize, turn away, overthrow, punish, drive out, shear (of power/belongings), cast out, throw out, banish, resettle (refugees on less desirable land), strand, excommunicate
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Power & Influence > Weakening or Bringing Down a Power
oust, topple, dismantle, knock down/over, compromise, unseat, sabotage, subvert, impair, undermine, ruin, doom, defeat, cripple, damage, conquer, displace, take down, undercut, overturn, lay waste, rebel, defy, depose, revolt, overthrow, bring down, rise up, remove (from office/power), strip of (power/resources), dethrone, mutiny
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Power & Influence > What Leaders Might Ask of Others
discern, discriminate, think for oneself, set oneself apart, think, practice what one preaches, practice (restraint), take the high road, follow (a moral path), practice (mindfulness), open one's heart, use one's mind, treat others well, work hard, expect (chaos/challenges), keep one's head up, show compassion, man up, disavow
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Power & Influence > Wreaking Destruction
Power & Influence > Wreaking Destruction > Destruction by Means Other Than Violence
chip away, assault, blindside, demolish, destroy, break, overrun, obliterate, scar, flood, drain, contaminate, sabotage, pay off, ransack, ruin, sap, suck out, spoil, eradicate, annihilate, snuff out, exterminate, impoverish, enervate, reduce to, blight, overdo, lambaste, infect, punish, inflict, lay siege, besiege, strip (a cathedral of its art and gold), deplete (stocks/supplies), bleed (dry)
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Power & Influence > Wreaking Destruction > Inciting to Violence
stir, bait, threaten, arouse, intensify, bribe, tip off, convince, persuade, propagandize, lure, sway, escalate, argue, entice, tempt, pump up, provoke, inflame, insult, incense, rouse, aggravate, exacerbate, madden, needle, instigate, affront, arm, foment, anger, incite, pit against, promise, pay (mercenaries), push (one's buttons), rile (up), enrage, infuriate, whip (into a frenzy), twist (one's words)
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