repair, replace, fix, maintain, hire, contract out, insure, put aside, pay (property tax), rent out, haggle (with insurance company), keep up (curb appeal), apply for (building permit), pay down (mortgage), pay off/back, check for (termites), test (air quality)

close, foreclose, repossess, finance, deduct, own, owe, loan, invest, borrow, possess, broker, reinvest, refinance, lend, cosign, repay, pay off/back, pay down, take out (a loan), scrape together (a down payment), assess (the value), lower (interest rate), accrue (equity), default (on a loan), amortize (the loan over fifteen years), remortgage, assume (mortgage)

drop, rise, stabilize, build, appraise, jump, soar, value, destabilize, fall, assess, improve, level out, hit bottom, tank, bottom out, escalate, appreciate, depreciate, recover, pay (property tax), reappraise, reassess, lose value, gain value, increase in value, decline in value, decrease in value, build out, build equity, maintain (value/property), hold value

trim, tack, repair, sew, stitch, measure, cinch, hem, baste, cut (fabric), patch, mend, snip (threads), darn, cover (a tear), draw together, iron on

separate, hang, fold, wash, lather, dry, bleach, soften, launder, hand-wash, hang up, soak (in stain remover), load (washer/dryer), feed (coins into a dryer), measure (detergent), pin (clothes on a clothesline), rub (stain remover), squirt (stain remover), starch, scrub (on a washboard), blot (a stain), air out, air-dry

drop, cry, descend, breathe, labor, pass through (the birth canal), enter the world, exit (the womb)

concentrate, grope, poke, prod, hold, assist, pace, stimulate, monitor, celebrate, encourage, support, time (contractions), catch (the baby), measure (dilation of the cervix), massage (the uterus), summon (the midwife), deliver (baby/placenta), alleviate (discomfort), take photos (of a newborn), administer (pain medication), minister to (mother/baby)

tear, grip, clench, rip, contract, thrust, push, heave, squat, ripple, sweat, brace, flush, shriek, birth, squeal, bleed, pace, pant, whimper, give birth, bellow, roar, tremble, dilate, soften, ooze, spurt, gush, focus, open, pulse, erupt, progress, release, huff, inhale, rupture, gasp, cry out, quake, throb, exclaim, wail, moan, writhe, exhale, groan, crown, draw (in breath), rock (pelvis), lean on/back, blow (air), labor

glue, cut, color, smudge, draw, scrawl, scribble, finger-paint, doodle, connect the dots, stick (macaroni to paper)

slap, clap, twirl, rotate, leap, dance, sing, whirl, warble, squeal, listen, match, squee, spin, tiptoe, yell, swing (arms), chant (rhymes), make up (tunes), pirouette, form (a circle/ring), stamp (feet), link (hands)

mimic, imitate, simulate, pretend, impersonate, imagine, embellish, costume, pose, improvise, invent, copy, add to, piggyback, narrate, amuse, wonder, dream up, act out, make up (tales), role-play, re-enact, pantomime, dress up, fabricate (a story)

wrestle, tussle, grapple, plunk, bounce, scoot, roll, boost, lift, toss, fling, throw, fly, duck, tinker, shimmy, tackle, hop, flit, leap, cavort, jump, skip, skitter, scurry, rocket, troop, caper, frolic, squeal, chase, tag, hide, crawl, dart, pounce, trot, frisk, bolt, prance, race, climb, tickle, gambol, clamber, scramble, scamper, bound, spring, squee, show off, swoosh, seek, circle, spin, tumble, dash, tear around, dodge, jostle, surge, trip, romp, giggle, jump rope, clown, muck around/about, fool (around), vault, wheel (around), reel back/around, race around, erupt (in laughter), hurtle, collect (butterflies), somersault, hopscotch, catch (fireflies), cartwheel, limbo

scrape, swipe, rub, oil, sweep, brush, spray, wash, bathe, daub, soak, rinse, bleach, buff, polish, scrub, wax, squirt, sluice, burnish, cleanse, dab, dust, vacuum, wipe (off), scour, dust off, mop, swiffer (the floor), beat (a rug), hose, powerwash, squeegee, scritch

stuff, slide, dump, stash, hide, cover, wad up, conceal (a mess), bunch up, shove (under the bed), roll (under the bed), brush (dust under the rug), bury (dirty clothes)

snip, trim, ventilate, sweep, care for, soak, brush off, deodorize, burnish, refresh, wash up, wash (dishes), clean up, vacuum, air out, dispose of (old food), scrape off, blow (leaves), freshen, spray (disinfectant), fumigate, eliminate (smell), take out (trash), leafblow

chuck, pick up, discard, dispose of, throw out/away, scrap, right, straighten, order, remove, organize, systematize, purge, arrange, clean up, smooth out, clear off, put (into drawers), tidy, neaten, rummage through, sort (through), empty (waste basket), fluff up (pillows), make one's bed, plump up (pillows), tie (back/up)

stain, soil, spot, line, dot, mark, cake, darken, blur, blot, smudge, dull, embed, dust, stud (with dirt), mar, accumulate (dust), tinge (with dirt)

spread, infiltrate, swarm, invade, overrun, permeate, decay, overwhelm, inundate, run amok, take over, pervade, infest, fester, rack, rot, infect, afflict, torment, plague, swarm into, take up residence, assail, bedevil, beleaguer, surge into

clamp, drill, hammer, screw, sand, tinker, level, plug, install, tack, lubricate, rig, repair, seal, replace, disassemble, paint, insulate, stain, drywall, plaster, tile, fix, dismantle, reinforce, assemble, caulk, nail, tear down, frame, remodel, demolish, affix, buff, piece together, patch, maintain, restore, refurbish, stake, shore up, hook up (cables), fit (pipes), screw in, bore (a hole), tear out, get (estimates), waterproof, duct tape, jimmy-rig, reupholster, fill (nail holes)

squash, shoot, build, spray, trap, corner, snare, ensnare, poison, capture, outsmart, hoodwink, lure, ambush, import, exterminate, repel, barricade, drown, bait (a trap), fence out, pick off (snails), apply (pesticide), call (animal control), test (for termites)

rake, shovel, rotate, crop, fence off/in, hose down, care for, maintain, fertilize, plant, harvest, enrich, prune, compost, garden, mow (grass), trim (bushes), manicure (a lawn), clip (hedges), weed whack, scythe, water (vegetables/trees), install (sprinklers), landscape, stake up (tomatoes), tie up (roses), roll out (sod), dig (hole), turn (compost), haul (compost), bag (leaves), scoop (pet poop), edge (a lawn)

bounce, pack, squat, land, roam, occupy, take cover, sequester, move out, rent, encroach, base, visit, camp, linger, weather, stay, sleep, trespass, share (a room), bunk, unpack, sublet, cover (oneself), move in, tent, tie down, encamp, stick around, couch surf, pitch (a tent), shelter oneself, dorm, find shelter, lodge, move around

migrate, relocate, leave, get used to, accustom oneself to, move, go away, emigrate, immigrate, make one's home, hire (movers/u-haul), change one's address, pull up stakes, settle (in), resettle, go abroad/overseas, defect, rove, reorient

burrow, unload, spread out, secure, land, roost, nest, house, personalize, cover, occupy, flourish, locate, endure, relocate, steward, acclimatize, acculturate, move, tend to, linger, embed, weather, remain, acclimate, unpack, move in, stick around, resettle, stock (cupboards), familiarize, reside, farm, perch on, subsist, settle down, host (a housewarming party), lay down roots, perpetuate (a family tradition)

feed, house, take in, shoulder, admit, accept, deal with, manage, accommodate, put up, invite, extend (oneself/an invitation), take pity on, look after, take a risk, board, take care of

tear, mangle, rip, mash, jam, cram, stuff, sling, rumple, toss, fling, strew, scatter, litter, spread, dig, drop, stain, dismantle, demolish, break, hoard, tangle, crinkle, wrinkle, crease, crumple, dribble, spill, tip over, discombobulate, snag, mess up, accumulate, clutter, tatter, derange, ruck up, disarrange, disorder

wedge, stuff, chuck, stow, toss, fling, drop, stash, hide, neglect, stick, throw away, misplace, let fall, forget, place, let go of, lose (something), lose track of, fail to keep track of, plop, set something down

jam, push aside, pick up, kick, negotiate, rout around, navigate, manage to, step on, toss aside, look for, find, pick one's way, make one's way, step over, bunch, make room, work around, search through, plot (a course), forge (a path through), wind one's way, clear (a space), dig through (to find something), clear a space

jam, choke, scrunch, sprawl, spread, fill, mount, invade, overrun, snarl, grow, tangle, leak, drip, spill, occupy, block, clog, overwhelm, inundate, obstruct, disrupt, jumble, mess up, take over, devalue, congest, clutter, knot, tatter, gather dust, slop, kink, overflow, overcrowd, gunge up, pile

cling, grab, fumble, cry, beg, whimper, badger, pester, whine, evade, pretend, fixate, implode, tattle, interrupt, throw a temper tantrum, persist, lapse, complain, grumble, pout, mope, bellyache, shirk, avoid, dally, dawdle, snub, bicker, revert, hack away at, associate with, flunk, forget, regress, sulk, nag, malinger, wriggle out of, implore, misbehave, prattle, overstep, tug (on one's sleeve), hassle

pull, tear, wrestle, tussle, punch, slap, hit, slam, smack, strike, pinch, shove, drag, scratch, throw, tackle, knock down, bite, flail, fight, push over, jostle, bully, lash out, push against/away, gang up on, turn against, cuff (someone's ear)

screech, test, protest, mock, mimic, challenge, snarl, tease, swagger, violate, vex, flout, erupt, shout, throw a temper tantrum, persist, demand, snap back, argue, gripe, gloat, refuse, rankle, squabble, swear, bully, provoke, resist, rebel, defy, disobey, tick off, act out/up, scorn, glower, insist, annoy, goad, clown, overstep, taunt, talk back, rile up, make fun of, snipe (at babysitter), antagonize, instigate, retort, rejoin

bounce, whisk, carry, hoist, stroke, wrap, wipe, cradle, envelop, hover, hold, caress, jiggle, rock, feed, weigh, dress, protect, snuggle, coo, hum, nurse, suckle, fence off/in, wean, nourish, nurture, bathe, soothe, pamper, tickle, indulge, cuddle, swaddle, spoil, pacify, quiet, put down, love, adore, treasure, cherish, burp, clothe, tuck in, snug, change (diaper), lull, put to bed, diaper, hush, reassure, sling (a baby), sing (lullabies), lullaby, fuss over, cover (with a blanket), read to, nickname, christen, baptize, brush (hair), slather (shampoo), minister to, teach, gaze at (an infant)

drive, pick up, raise, embrace, model, assist, rear, play, school, pass on, cuddle, prompt, bandage, calm, cope, finance, approve, assure, guide, enable, bestow, weigh (options), drop off, praise, foster, educate, instill, allow, love, validate, mollify, dedicate, advocate for, check on, pay for, tuck in, minister to, patch up, kiss goodnight (a child), set (limits), enroll (in school), commit, follow through/up, host (sleepovers), coach, kindle (interests), comfort, shelter, censor (internet sites), co-parent, cultivate (interests), vacation, dote, read to (a child)

crow, indulge, favor, boast, gloat, focus on, prefer, gravitate toward, brag, pride oneself on, single out, treat, show bias toward, lean toward, look out for, harbor feelings toward (a child), kvell, take pleasure in

slacken, submit, pamper, indulge, surrender, overlook, ignore, disregard, hand over, spoil, yield, succumb, defer, justify, pander, renege, excuse, defend, relent, capitulate, minimize, acquiesce, give up/in, cede, consent, put off (consequences/punishment), coddle, neglect (to oversee), allow (oneself to be manipulated), postpone (consequences), cosset, throw up one's hands, forgive

push, load, throw, bat, catch, rehearse, practice, memorize, coach, learn (skills/teamwork), shoot (baskets), dribble (a ball down the driveway), run through (one's lines), pack up (gear/instruments), bounce (a ball), quiz

care for, soothe, dote on, support, appreciate, love, like, set limits, take care of, console, hang out (with family), relax (as a family), snuggle into, cuddle (with family), snug into, stretch out (on the couch with family), put an arm around (a family member), take (a child's hand), encourage (a family member), take time with (family), make time for (family), set boundaries, comfort (family), repose in

construct, learn, chase, climb (trees), pretend, splash, read, play (games), bake, cartwheel, sing (lullabies), cook together, co-create (a crafts project), straighten up, make up (a story), jump in (piles of leaves), engage in, bike, decorate (christmas tree), create (art/crafts/music), do chores

wrestle, lounge, joke, share, relax, chill, knock around, hang out, discuss, confide, bandy, reminisce, play (board games/computer games), converse, make (plans), roughhouse, try out, kick around/back, watch (tv/youtube/dvds)

decorate, spruce up, celebrate, research, prepare, search, dress up, vacation, tidy, unpack, head out of town, order (tickets/pizza), pack (the car), make reservations, review (yelp recommendations), reserve (flights), pack (up) (gear/instruments), load (up), explore (options), check (out), hire (a dog-sitter), invite (relatives/guests), call (house-sitter), gear up, grab (a jacket/baseball mitt)

worry, suppress, saddle, fret over, chivvy, chivy, chevvy, schedule, vex, censor, succumb, finance, noodge, entertain, economize, crowd out, indoctrinate, blame, pin blame on, lose sleep, miss out on, co-parent, arrange (babysitting), bear (responsibilities), fault, lose patience/temper, overschedule

drive, charge, schedule, self-censor, cut back, economize, acculturate, carpool, allow, choose, take charge, pay for, minister to, enroll (in school), host (sleepovers), co-parent, ferry, arrange (babysitting), seek (advice), bear (responsibilities), parent, come (to the point), set limits, set boundaries, assign (chores)

tame, value, direct, forbid, relegate, noodge, guide, socialize, educate, take charge, conscientize, parent, correct (selfish behavior/language), restrict (outbursts), set limits, instill (values), create (a family environment), pass on (traditions), break/keep tradition, explain, set curfew

mangle, crack, dump, trash, stain, sear, wreck, overlook, ignore, neglect, spill, burn, contaminate, desert, abandon, spoil, deplete, damage, botch, fail to, waste, forget, blight, dry up/out, scorch

rake, shovel, sweep, walk (the dog), harvest, set the table, clear the table, clean (one's room), straighten (one's room), do dishes, earn (one's allowance), wash dishes, take out (the garbage/compost), dust, vacuum, feed (pets), wash (the dog), care for (younger siblings), help (parents), prepare (lunch), garden, mow (lawn), weed (the garden), load (dishwasher), scoop (litter box), fold (clothes), make (one's bed), put toys away

grip, hug, embrace, lock, restrain, engulf, overwhelm, stifle, pin down, hold down, silence, hold in/back, shut in, leash

drill, boost, applaud, steer, reinforce, dole out, reward, bribe, encourage, support, appreciate, boast, praise, commend, congratulate, inculcate, compliment, thank, express (appreciation)

order, ground, remove, restrain, bridle, curb, threaten, check, block, control, withhold, restrict, prohibit, forbid, limit, regulate, discipline, rein in, enforce, take away, isolate, penalize, police, apprehend, withdraw (privileges), cut back (screen time), reduce (allowance), regulate (time on electronic devices), bring into line, saddle with, split up (bickering siblings), punish, dictate (conditions), demand (compliance), send to (one's room), give a time out, set limits, set boundaries, cut down (screen time)

hammer, scold, scream, subject, bellow, badger, remind, command, shout, yell, persist, harp, chastise, berate, admonish, patronize, carp, shame, hack away at, reproach, warn, caution, nag, reiterate, insist, hassle, chide, put in time out, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, lecture, sermonize, demand (an apology), reprehend, ream out, infantilize

cling, clutch, screech, twist, curl, nestle, wave, squirm, wriggle, wet, suck, snuggle, nuzzle, coo, cry, shriek, play, suckle, crawl, whimper, snooze, nap, root, drool, nose into, sink into, cuddle, bond, gum, squint, gaze, melt, smile, demand, love, vomit, wake up, wail, bawl, writhe, burp, sleep, spit up, shit, pee, poop, snug, teethe, mess, wear down/out, throw (food), babble, burrow into, repose in

yank, squeeze, figure out, take apart, totter, waddle, beg, mimic, echo, play, stand up, crawl, walk, run, name, whine, impersonate, grow, wobble, spoil, mess up, throw a temper tantrum, fall, shoot up, trip, sleep it off, regress, sulk, plead, babble, take on (the characteristics of), throw (things), toddle, parrot, depend, talk, rely, implore, hide (things inside other things)

position, reposition, level, align, right, straighten, center, layer, add (items to an online cart), line up, match up, realign

hug, parallel, mirror, match, stratify, line up, match up, run parallel/straight

jam, choke, freeze, stiffen, seal, glue, cure, fuse, set, stick, paste, gel, bond, jell, jellify, wax, cake, coalesce, clog, toughen, firm up, harden, thicken, coagulate, solidify, glom onto, fill in, clot, close up, encrust

freeze, stiffen, seal, cure, fuse, set, gel, dry, bond, wax, cake, coalesce, toughen, firm up, harden, thicken, petrify, coagulate, solidify, ossify, calcify, crystallize, clot, encrust, inspissate

bounce, jar, jolt, jerk, roll, pitch, rock, lurch, deviate, skew, reel, list, zigzag, bounce back, swerve, veer, sheer, wrench loose, wrest loose (from its moorings), jounce, rebound

break off, bounce, separate, dislodge, loosen, unhook, crack open, pop, break free, untie, lurch, disengage, detach, let go, release, uncouple, unyoke, set free, rebound, set adrift, work its way loose, come loose, work its way out

twist, crimp, screw, roll, arc, bend, curl, arch, encircle, twirl, wind, swivel, rotate, torque, cycle, snake, gyrate, whirl, curve, spiral, weave, vine, angle, swirl, circle, spin, crook, revolve, loop, orbit, reel, wheel, bow, pirouette, eddy, swerve, serpentine, pivot, curve around, turn (in one's hand)

wring, squeeze, cramp, strangle, twist, crimp, pinch, screw, tighten, roll, bend, wind, coil, torque, vine, buckle, tangle, wrinkle, crease, warp, snag, twine, knot, contort, enmesh, bunch, kink, skein (yarn), ruck up

litter, fill, migrate, invade, overtake, breach, riddle, leak, flood, overlap, contaminate, insinuate, intrude, overwhelm, disturb, swamp, consume, yawn, crowd, infest, encroach, overflow, colonize, impinge on, teem, bleed into/through, trespass on/upon, flow into, run into, spread into, stretch into, extend into, sprawl into, populate, people

scatter, sprawl, roll out, invade, overrun, widen, disperse, increase, take over, extend, broaden, encroach, impinge, branch out, fan out, open out, stretch into

sag, slump, fold, shake off, flop, slope, buckle, crumple, weaken, collapse, implode, sink, fall apart, tumble, fail, cave in, plop, fall down, ease down

turn over, knock over, upend, flip, roll over, invert, tip over, go belly up, capsize, overturn, turn upside down, reverse, turn inside out, topple over, turn turtle

bang, thunk, crash, fly, drop, splutter, topple, tear down, thwak, tip over, plummet, fall apart, tumble, fall, take down, plunge, nosedive, hurtle, fall down, flutter (to the ground), keel over, fall over

sling, hang, droop, loll, drop, swing, lower, float, dangle, string, leak, drip, flood, spill, drain, cascade, suspend, wilt, hook, overflow, brim, overhang

disgorge, perch, surface, emerge, project, define, reach into, expose, intrude, penetrate, bulge, stick out, reveal, overhang, protrude, jut out, poke out, emboss (with a raised design), extend (beyond a limit)

jam, cram, stuff, fit, pad, fill, pile up, indulge, hoard, fixate, weigh down, hog, heap, accrue, obsess, amass, glom onto, brim, mound, stockpile, mass, collect (items), keep (belongings), store (belongings), save (keepsakes)

stand, mount, nest, bear, pile up, bear down, grow, tilt, burden, overload, heap, bulge, buttress, stack up, top, loom, lean, mound, pile, arch over, rest atop, stack, amass (bulk), accumulate (mass), make (a mountain)

squeeze, jam, strangle, sandwich, choke, suffocate, press, compress, wedge, cram, stuff, envelop, fit, plug, fill, nest, overrun, hide, trap, converge, tangle, drift, flood, engulf, clog, jumble, swamp, crowd out, congest, encroach, infringe, impinge, jam together, clutter, knot, trespass, bunch

bundle, nestle, huddle, position, reposition, order, connect, assemble, organize, gather, collect, cluster, aggregate, cobble together, consolidate, relegate, pool, sort, line up, combine, bring together, link, arrange, group, amass, bunch, clump, array, reorder, mass, squeeze together, squash together, lay, lump together

pitch, bend, tip, incline, cock, grade, slope, angle, tilt, bank, list, orient, lean, slant, cant (at weird angles)

level, steady, stabilize, perch, balance, equalize, offset, counterbalance, counterpoise, poise, lean up against

rustle, fly, wave, twitch, ripple, quiver, stir, dance, float, ruffle, flap, flutter, blow, tremble, undulate, drift, flicker, waver, swirl, glimmer, sway, billow, vibrate, waft

tug, bounce, jingle, jar, jolt, jerk, rustle, toss, shake, jiggle, bob, rock, shimmy, churn, flap, rattle, agitate, rumble, tremble, sputter, oscillate, wobble, diddle, jumble, excite, jostle, electrify, vibrate, shiver, shudder, quake, throb, writhe, pulsate, reverberate, jangle, jounce, rock (back and forth), knock together, twang

fly, arc, curl, arch, wave, swivel, swing, flap, flutter, blow, wag, curve, weave, oscillate, rise and fall, bounce back, rebound, rock (from side to side), seesaw

shake, twitch, shimmy, flounder, falter, hesitate, quiver, float, totter, flutter, stumble, tremble, drift, flicker, fluctuate, waver, oscillate, pulse, wobble, vacillate, teeter, shiver, quake, pivot, rock (from side to side), yaw (around an axis), wonkle

pitch, bend, tip, shift, incline, cock, grade, slope, angle, tilt, tip over, reel, bank, list, orient, lean, roll (aircraft), pitch (aircraft), yaw (aircraft), slant, cant (at weird angles)

jingle, rattle, flutter, tremble, oscillate, wobble, electrify, vibrate, shiver, shudder, throb, pulsate, reverberate, twang

cut, cut across, crisscross, section, span, divide, cross, merge, subdivide, bridge, pass over, halve, bisect, meet, traverse, feed into, intersect, pass under

separate, part, split, clear, space, lengthen, section, narrow, widen, span, divide, cut off, withdraw, extend, subdivide, isolate, partition, stand apart, gape apart, screen off, widen (a gap), distance (a thing), put at a distance

separate, straddle, split, measure, flank, edge, bound, section off, juxtapose, delineate, front, demarcate, divide, subdivide, border on, bracket, cordon off, partition, circumscribe, patrol, stand sentry, bookend, border, establish (a boundary), mark out/off, mark (the edge)

lie, sprawl, stand, slouch, slump, sit, straddle, turn toward, drop, fit, fill, land, roost, rest on, mark, face, occupy, claim, thrive, stay, sleep, anchor, encamp, reside, lean, loom over, patrol, doze, lounge (in the corner), orient (toward mecca), stand sentry, slope toward, niche, live, exist, take up

cling, bump up against, touch, enfold, nestle, contact, coil, connect, hook up, nuzzle, snarl, edge, bound, converge, interlace, imbricate, tangle, rim, join, front, overlap, jumble, reach, buttress, shore up, bridge, border on, intertwine, knot, enmesh, meet, conjoin, push up against, rub against, abut, butt up against, fringe, snug up against, nest into, interfold

stand, settle, position, install, fix, establish, stake out, locate, put, place, pinpoint, find, station, situate, site, orient (to the east)

stand, nestle, huddle, hover, turn toward, stand together, nest, overlook, juxtapose, face, front, bridge, approach, verge on, come close, adjoin, back on to/up to, close in on, give onto

lash, bind, settle, snap, brace, freeze, hold in place, stabilize, plug in, tack, stitch, secure, fuse, fix, interlock, attach, mount, confine, paralyze, bear down, stick, buckle, pin, meld, rivet, tie up/down, restrict, immobilize, toggle, strap, hold together, fasten, cement, embed, lodge, peg, screw down/on, nail down, strengthen (with rebar), snap down, inactivate, deactivate, bring to a standstill, undergird

chain, bar, bolt, cage, close off, blockade, keep out, padlock, lock out, barricade (an entrance), secure (a door), turn (a key), fasten (a chain), slide (the latch), deadbolt, double lock, latch, seal up, lock in/up, seal off/in

elevate, shimmy, brace, reinforce, prop up, hold up, shoulder, support, bolster, buttress, shore up, bracket, underpin, lean, lay (a foundation)

jam, stuff, cup, fit, plug, seal, bottle, contain, tie up, enclose, confine, house, trap, sheathe, block, pin down, shut up/in, hold down, hold in, cork, keep, safeguard, keep under wraps, seal off, wall off, entomb, seal up, stop up, lock up/in, wall in, encase, seal in, keep safe

smother, envelop, enclose, hide, conceal, veil, cover, blanket, cloak, overlay, superimpose, consume, cap, clothe, shelter, carpet, encrust, swathe

envelop, encircle, enclose, corral, bound, edge with, bracelet, circle, ring, engulf, fence, consume, encompass, encapsulate, circumscribe, surround, edge in, fringe, band

sandwich, wedge, rope off, contain, enclose, hem in, confine, house, section off, cut off, hold down, impound, isolate, cordon off, hold in, rack, safeguard, tie down, wrap up, seal off, box, wall off, cram in, nail down, wall in, fence in, pack in, close (windows and doors), immure, partition off, screen in/off

break apart, chip, shed, slough off, fleck, scuff, fragment, flake, disintegrate, come apart, fall apart, crumble, corrode, molder, erode, splinter, decompose, rot, peel, fall down, break into (pieces), come off, sliver

shave, scrape, chip, score, nick, graze, notch, jab, swipe, ding, sideswipe, abrade, grate, scratch, cut, catch, pock, pockmark, dent, pit, strip away, mark, scuff, key (a car)

pull, tear, rip, stretch out, shred, stain, break, catch, run, shrink, bleach, thin, fade, wash out, disintegrate, snag, dissolve, tatter, wear out, lose (elasticity/buttons), come apart (at the seams), fray, loosen (threads), stretch (fabric), pill

jam, clog, rust, act up, come loose, stop working, conk out, lose (a screw), bend out of shape

tear, rip, chip, crack, contract, scratch, bend, curl, snap, split, break down, break, scar, buckle, fade, crumple, yellow, blacken, dull, tarnish, weaken, discolor, oxidize, warp, fall apart, deteriorate, crumble, depreciate, rust, corrode, burn out, wear down, splinter, bow, contort, dry out, kink, wear out, fissure, fray, come apart/loose, degrade (in sunlight)

sprawl, stretch out, pull out, stretch, lengthen, reach, extend, elongate, get longer, elasticize

thrust, fling, fly, fly off, arc, discharge, broadcast, expel, scatter, flash, rocket, soar, transmit, project, streak, radiate, gleam, emit, emanate, beam, erupt, relay, liberate, free, shower, exude, let fly, shoot out, send forth/out

separate, part, crack open, pop, gape, yawn, split open, open out, unfurl, roll out (carpet/awning), unroll, unfold, uncurl, unbend, broach (a cask of liquor), swing open, fly open, creak open, burst open

fatten, dilate, take in, expand, decompress, outgrow, inflate, bulge, mushroom, billow, thicken, swell, engorge, distend, outsize, puff out/up, balloon, fluff up/out, bloat with, plump up, supersize, belly out

stuff, sprawl, stretch out, spread out, pad, bulk up, fatten, dilate, enlarge, widen, double, expand, decompress, bulge, extend, broaden, branch out, round out, thicken, fan out, swell, bloat, engorge, distend, fill out, splay, plump up, belly out

thrash, clap, bounce, jam, grind, seat (oneself), stand, applaud, bob, dance, chant, scream, stomp, hear, listen, sway, critique, call out, shuffle, enjoy, cheer, rave, mosh, crowd-surf, cut loose, vibe, throw (hands in the air), hand (tickets to an usher), take one's seat, watch (a performance), sing along, read (program notes), discuss (a performance), lose oneself (in the music), lose track of time, buy (tickets), order (tickets)

drill, jam, rock, repeat, synchronize, play, blend, warm up, improvise, loop, practice, perform, sample, modulate, tune, segue, sight-read, drop out (on a repeated verse), review (entrances and cut-offs), cut off (the end of a note), balance (dynamics), watch (the director), follow (the conductor), repeat (the bridge), read (score/chord chart), sight-sing, coordinate (entrances/cut-offs), balance (voices in a musical group), wait for (an entrance), count (beats before one's entrance), solo, rehearse (music), interpret (a chart/score), crescendo, diminuendo, anticipate (the rhythm), take out (one's horn), put away (one's instrument), polish (a piece), feel (the rhythm), tune up, learn (repertoire), emcee

compress, plug in, feed, mute, mix, equalize, pan, mic, eq, unmute, swap out (a bad mic cable), wire (a stage), turn on (pa system)

score, scratch, fade, dub

insert, plug in, feed, balance, track, layer, mute, mix, equalize, pan, record, edit, master, sweeten, sample, sequence, mic, wire (mics/a studio), lay down tracks, overdub, eq, compress (dynamic range), bounce out, set up a cue mix, unmute, sync up, punch in, copy/paste (part of a track), swap out (a bad mic cable), set (volume/levels)

scratch, fade, cross-fade

rap, slap, knock, clap, drum, jingle, tap, applaud, snap (fingers), brush, stomp, step, clamber, clamor, throb, thrum, strum, do (body percussion), chink (glasses)

rap, screech, stutter, splutter, suck, coo, howl, hiss, drone, click, squeak, scream, shriek, whistle, whelp, grunt, sigh, pant, bark, gulp, roar, sputter, shout, yell, grumble, mutter, huff, clamor, puff, inhale, gasp, cry out, sniff, cough, moan, mumble, whisper, exhale, snicker, groan, wheeze, struggle (for breath), boo, holler, smack (lips), heave (a sigh), blow (a harmonica), yodel, choke back, utter

drill, belt, clap, trill, hum, sing, chant, warble, hear, accent, anticipate, fade, pick out, improvise, breathe, sustain, harmonize, inhale, ring out, enunciate, lull, lullaby, resonate, reverberate, beatbox, break out (in harmony), come in (on the bridge), sweeten (the tone), darken (the tone), scat, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), drag the beat, swing (the rhythm), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), warm up (one's voice), support (one's voice), phrase (a musical line), interpret (a song), sing out, croon, interpret (the lyric), articulate, memorize (lyrics), sight-read, count out (rhythm), beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (a score), listen (to one's voice in the monitor), brush up (one's technique), practice (musical scales), grip (the mic), pan (the mic), relax (one's mandible), correct (the pitch), warm (the quality of sound), slide (a note), perform (a song)

rap, slap, knock, drum, thunk, strike, ding, crash, tap, rumble, thunder, beat out (a rhythm), boom, drown, thrum, resound

hum, warble, pop (lips), beatbox, break out in (beatboxing), percuss, purse (lips), downstep, click (one's tongue), clap (air in front of the mouth), slap (one's cheek), puff (air), tremble (one's lips), vibrate (one's lips)

hiss, hum, buzz, drone, swish, purr, roar, zip, gush, zoom, bumble, vibrate, fizz, sizzle, whish, murmur, zing, din, whir, whiz

rap, ding, dong, tap, peck, beep, hum, buzz, drone, click, chime, tick, thrum, din, whir

blast, screech, beep, hoot, trumpet, whine, burst, boom, wail, toot (a horn), honk (a horn), blow (a horn), blare, bugle, saxophone, tuba, trombone, sax, cornet

tear, rip, crunch, scrunch, rustle, snap, brush, ruffle, swish, zip, buckle, crinkle, fluff, whish, poof

rap, clang, knock, clap, drum, wham, pound, hammer, ding, dong, screech, tap, scratch, clack, rev, hum, buzz, drone, click, clunk, whine, roar, boom, throb, ring out, groan, wheeze, clank, thrum, murmur, jangle, zing, din, whir, pierce (the air)

screech, sing, blare, bounce off

blast, screech, crash, hoot, cry, hum, sing, chime, whistle, tinkle, echo, squeal, rumble, thunder, blow, tintinnabulate, create overtones, toot, emit (sound), announce, boom, vibrate, ring out, resonate, reverberate, clatter, peal, resound, sound, blare, bounce off, twang

clang, knock, clap, screech, splutter, clack, hum, drone, rattle, rumble, thwak, roar, sputter, clatter, thrum, creak, din, whir, rev (an engine), gun (an engine), toot (a car horn), honk (a car horn)

splutter, suck, hiss, froth, gulp, slurp, sputter, swoosh, spume, squelch, guzzle, fizz, crackle, whoosh, foam, bubble, pizz

beat, rap, slap, knock, clap, drum, thud, thump, strike, thwack, hammer, crack, tap, scratch, splutter, pop, clack, peck, click, clop, thwak, sputter, pulse, tick, tock, clatter, patter, thrum, whump, strum, percuss

bang, clang, clink, crack, bong, ding, dong, jingle, crash, ping, shatter, sing, chime, tinkle, echo, tintinnabulate, throb, ring out, resonate, reverberate, jangle, zing, ring (out), chink (wine glasses), toll, peal, resound, sound

smash, bang, mash, ram, clang, knock, wham, thud, thump, smack, whomp, thwack, ding, screech, crash, snap, clack, thwak, burst, boom, zing, whump, bang against

score, raise, listen, orchestrate, write, transcribe, modulate, arrange, indicate, harmonize, sequence, swing (the rhythm), anticipate (the rhythm), compose, fine-tune (an arrangement), transpose, hear (in one's head), feature (a soloist), balance (the parts), contrast (the dynamics)

cue, nod, lead, hear, blend, improvise, feature, direct, correct, perform, conduct, hone, modulate, bow, crescendo, diminuendo, transpose, read (the score), warm up (the band), swing (one's arms/a baton), pick up (the tempo), listen (for a balance of instruments), raise (a baton), flourish (a baton), rehearse (an orchestra), balance (instruments), decrescendo, coordinate (entrances), take (a bow), introduce (a piece of music), fine-tune (entrances/cut-offs), correct (the pitch), expand (repertoire), wipe (one's brow), order (scores), emcee

drill, slide, count, trill, phrase, hear, listen, accent, anticipate, fade, improvise, breathe, perform, slur, harmonize, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), articulate, sight-read, beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (score/chord chart), crescendo, decrescendo, tie (notes together), brush up (technique), pick out (one's line), sustain (a note through the bar-line), interpret (an arrangement), embellish (a melody), reproduce (what one heard on a recording), retard, re-articulate, pick up (one's part), strike (keys/a drum)

blow, tune, damp, press (keys)

slap, drum, strike, roll, tap, ring, beat (out), strike (drumhead), shake (rattles), ding (triangle), hit (drum), rap (on drum), sit on (drum), stretch (skin on drumhead), percuss

pound, roll, trill, tinkle, play, open, hammer out, cross (a finger over a thumb), voice (chords on the piano), strike (keys), float (one's wrists), establish fingering, invert (chords on the piano), switch (voicing of chords)

slap, press, slide, finger, bend, swing, string, fiddle, tune, vibrate, bow, pluck, strum, hammer down (on strings), pick up (a bow/a part), pick (strings), finger-pick (on guitar), strap on (guitar), change (chords/strings), tighten (a string)

tighten, loosen, squeak, blow, aim, purse (lips), vibrate (lips), blow down, press (a key), cover (holes with one's fingers), tune (to a), release (a key)

roll, pitch, hover, measure, glide, sense, filter, observe, control, estimate, guide, pull up, yaw

dip, roll, pitch, fly, hover, rise, power, rocket, soar, glide, descend, rumble, climb, circle, accelerate, stall, bank, ascend, ferry, cruise, yaw, sideslip, touch down, cross (time zones), slice through (clouds), airlift, jet, taxi

stow, fly, unfasten, catch, frisk, book, queue up, line up, fasten, board, reserve (seats), check in, roll (luggage), weigh (luggage), check (baggage), black out (dates for cheap tickets), claim (luggage), buckle (seatbelt), deplane, book (reservation), declare (items at customs)

maneuver, steer, feather, set, land, automate, pilot, take off, navigate, throttle, plot (a course), aviate, barrel roll

sweat, perspire, unhook, oil, screw on, steer, cycle, pump, unlock, mount, ride, dismount, sink into, navigate, inflate, wheel, deflate, backpedal, lock up, bike, glisten with sweat, swerve, brake, veer, breeze through, pump up (tires), switch (gears), change (gears), pass through, pedal, bicycle, peloton

bump, screech, roll, wind, cut, glide, climb, follow, fork, spin, turn, coast, careen, zigzag, barrel, sail, hurtle through

sand, paint, plane, route, shape, contour, varnish, epoxy, spile, fair, loft, goop, ballast

cleave, bounce, propel, drag, skim, rock, ply, float, glide, lurch, slice through, sway, coast, capsize, chug, sail, whir, moor, veer, dock, yaw, turn about, cross (channel/sea), swoop and sail, fall off, pay out (the vessel to make leeway), cut through (waves), plough, broach (to the sea)

lash, pound, batter, toss, mold, fade, encrust (with barnacles), rust, corrode, erode, eat away, buffet, wear away

jar, sideswipe, jolt, jerk, skid, drag, rock, smoke, deliver, snake, rumble, lurch, climb, turn, wheel, careen, drop off, barrel, cough, wheeze, career, spin out, veer, yaw, kick up (dust), leave (a bus station), back down/out, back in/up, recede (over the horizon), struggle (up a mountain), emit (fumes)

collide, press, depress, drive, skid, signal, oil, steer, rev, climb, speed, dodge, merge, step up, wheel, back up, reverse, drop off, board, tailgate, cruise, back down/out, back in/up, park, pull over/out, collect (fares/tokens), slide (coins), follow (passengers down the aisle), gun (the engine), load (one's luggage), cram in, stow (bags in a compartment), hop on (a bus), buffet, shift (gears), grip (the wheel), rear end, breeze, hydroplane, grind (the gears), switch (lanes)

screech, flick, maneuver, beep, honk, crawl, flip, thread through, rubberneck, pass, curse, cut off, slow, merge, swear, zigzag, linger, pull over, creep, tailgate, swerve, grind to a halt, squeeze in, cut in, flip off, read (a map/gps), slide in, give the finger to, slam on the brakes, grip the wheel, fly past, pull off/onto/into, switch lanes, let someone in

oil, fine-tune, repair, replace, fuel, inspect, overhaul, hose down, wax, maintain, service, inflate (tires), deflate (tires), rotate (tires), change (the oil), top off (fluids), check (tire pressure), take the car in, wash (one's car), flush out (coolant), fill up (the tank), seal (a clear coat), condition (leather seats), swap out, cannibalize, blip

screech, jar, collide, sideswipe, jolt, jerk, skid, drag, rock, idle, ply, smoke, break down, deliver, snake, rumble, lurch, overtake, weave, slew, pass, turn, backfire, speed, dodge, wheel, rust, careen, barrel, career, guzzle (gas), spin out, caravan, speak, kick up (dust), back down/out, back in/up, scud, slide (on wet asphalt), blow (a tire), power (up a mountain), snortle

drive, skid, load, slide, signal, steer, lock, soup up, press (a start button), change (the radio station), program, pass, navigate, speed, merge, back up, reverse, turbocharge, key, tailgate, cruise, honk (a horn), blow (a horn), rev (an engine), gun (an engine), jumpstart, yaw, taxi, back in/up, park, shift (gears), rear end, breeze, hydroplane, switch (lanes), turn over (the engine), pay (tolls), drop off (passengers), slam (a door), twist/turn (a key), grind (gears), do donuts, chauffeur, double-park, parallel park, validate parking

stretch out, spread out, plug in, charge, ride, make out, navigate, play (games), hitchhike, sleep, recharge, make up (games), give directions, cram in, slide in, bounce along, check (directions), buckle up, buckle (one's seatbelt), get in/out, read (a map/the gps), distract (the driver), nag (the driver), look out (a window), sit back, slouch (in one's seat), hop in, stow (belongings), search (gps), hitch a ride, map (a route), neck, look at (scenery)

unload, load, unlock, hail (a taxi), park, pay (tolls), stow (belongings), step out (into traffic), pay (the driver), tip (the driver), lock (a car door), unlock (a car door)

flag down, wait, drive (a truck), deliver (a load of goods), queue up, lease, unhitch, park, pay (tolls), grind (gears), hitch (a trailer to a truck), cram in (a load), hop in/up, load (a truck), unload (a truck), lock (a truck), unlock (a truck cabin), rent (a u-haul), puzzle-piece, pack (a truck), sleep (in a sleeper cabin), switch gears, downshift

herd, happen upon, pass, cross, line up, head, turn off, loom, find, come upon, sweep across/through, open out

bend, sprawl, curl, wind, crisscross, fork, span, cross, branch, loom, tower, lie before, wrap around, veer

roll, spread, wind, replace, carve, snake, jump, swallow, slope, fork, span, recede, reach, rise and fall, fall away, give way, drop off, bisect, meander, lie before, curve away, serrate

encircle, route, snake, cover, circle, circumnavigate, voyage, explore, navigate, encompass, tour, traverse, gallivant, journey, cross (a desert/a mountain), serpentine, stay the course, globe-trot, travel, pass (over/through), re-route, read the terrain, peregrinate

negotiate, take directions from, direct, pilot, navigate, locate, guide, search, note, reroute, helm, conn, read (a map/gps), punch in (an address), find one's way, give directions, plan (a route), map-read, google-map, captain, skipper, select (a route), decipher (a map), identify (a landmark), watch for, look for (landmarks), keep an eye out for, follow (street signs)

come home, revolve, wheel around, return, reverse, orient, revisit, reorient, come back, turn back/around, loop back/around, come back/home, pivot, spin around, retrace, double back, circle back/around, swing around/back, go back to, u-turn, arrive (home), reacquaint

twist, steer, snake, follow, curve, fork, direct, turn, wheel around, redirect, deviate, dodge, wheel, guide, zigzag, swerve, veer, serpentine, hang (a left), swing around, round (a corner), yaw, shunt (part of a train onto to another track), whip around (a corner), jerk (the wheel), take (a left), crank (the wheel)

advance, make time, pass, navigate, progress, press on/forward, proceed, hasten, move forward/toward, make progress, push on/forward, make headway, cruise, gain ground, drive (faster), make good time, speed ahead, tear ahead/through

screech, crawl, plod along, flag, coast, slow down, lag behind, creep, brake, downshift, inch (forward/along), slam the brakes, hit the brakes, back out of/down, draw back/away

wedge, sit, idle, squeeze into (a parking space), back in (to a parking space), pull in (to a parking spot), pull up alongside, halt, detour, pause, come to a halt, avoid, pull over, grind to a halt, turn off (an engine), park, parallel park, obstruct (traffic), turn off (a highway), come to a stop, draw up (to the curb), wait (for traffic to move), double park, ease over (to the side of the road), flip (a turn signal), work one's way (to the shoulder), glide (to a stop), bump along/over, back in, snag (a parking space)

screech, freeze, smoke, break down, die, dart, clunk, peter out, malfunction, cough, groan, apprehend, wheeze, wear out, blow out, putter, misfire, flash lights, overheat, run out of

zap, pelt, whisk, scoot, skid, fly, buzz, chase, race, skedaddle, pursue, advance, gain momentum, zip, spin, zoom, accelerate, hustle, abscond, cut off, hurry, speed, rush, skyrocket, speed up, quicken, careen, whip, bomb, barrel, escape, hightail it, hurtle, hasten, career, skate, swerve, zing, whiz, veer, kick up (dust), tear through/around (town), pick up speed, gain on, gain speed, pass (a slow-moving car), gather speed, exceed (speed limit)

skid, falter, pull out, hit the accelerator, jerk (the clutch), jerk (the car into gear), jam (the gears), pick up (speed), step on (the accelerator), waver, accelerate, speed up, slow down, hit the brakes

scatter, wave, land, alight, clamber, aim, show up, converge, unpack (one's bag), change (one's clothes), take in (one's surroundings), rendezvous, disorient, hail, receive, line up, greet, crowd, shower, orient, end up, meet, reorient, approach, welcome, journey, dock, head for, join (travel companions), run into/across, run up to, gather (one's belongings), adjust (one's backpack), adjust (to a climate), reorganize (one's luggage), enter (a destination), disembark, go ashore, touch down, adjust to (a language/climate)

pack, load, route, examine (a route), take off, navigate, venture, chart, map, undertake, lead the way, embark, begin, locate (on a map), read (a map), zip up (a suitcase), plan (a trip), follow (gps/signs), settle on (a route), calculate (distances), draw up (an itinerary), sketch out (a route), check (a train schedule), set off/forth, start out/off, step into/up, board (a bus/a train), inquire (about directions), head out/off, print (out), set foot in, go

roll, turn toward, rumble, chase, steal, pursue, cover, crisscross, circle, acclimatize, acculturate, end up, wheeze, acclimate, clatter, journey, pass (a landmark), near, wend, curl around, cross (bridge/border), parallel (donkey path/river)

scoot, scatter, flock, float, gather, roam, clamber, converge, drift, gape, gaze, stare, gawk, queue up, photograph, disorient, troll, line up, dawdle, acculturate, stray, arrange, relish, savor, visit, linger, marvel, wonder, orient, end up, tour, wander, approach, tarry, meander, stroll, promenade, mosey, drink in, bunch (in a group), slip into (a cathedral), saunter, adjust (to a language/a climate), goggle at (the sites), enter (the gates of the old city), go

squeeze, stuff, recline, stabilize, steer, balance, eat, grab (a strap), read, queue up, hustle, give up, transfer, step over, board, push back, people-watch, find one's way, load (one's luggage), cram in, look at (scenery), climb on, stow (one's luggage), hop on/up, form a line, buy (a ticket), add (fare), produce (a ticket), collect (tickets), get on/off (the subway), pay (a fare), hang onto (pole/overhead strap), grasp (a pole), sleep on/through, track (the progress of the train), listen to (announcements), check (a map)

screech, jar, jolt, jerk, drag, slide, curl, rock, belch, deliver, whistle, rumble, lurch, overtake, turn, derail, sway, speed, chug, career, veer, drop off (passengers), sound (a whistle), stop (at a station), leave (a station), depart (a station), arrive (at a station), service (a region), power up (a mountain), barrel through