convert, hide, slough off, train, watch, mix, pass, cross, exchange, conform, gain, profit, assimilate, trade, acculturate, leave behind, pronounce, idolize, idealize, intermarry
cooperate, repair, supply, fix, assemble, renovate, negotiate, organize, stand together, compromise, congregate, adapt, coordinate, celebrate, communicate, set up, brainstorm, collaborate, tolerate, accommodate, debate, restore, support, circulate, chip in, co-create, schmooze, partake, socialize, meet (neighbors), forge (alliances), build (community), bring together, share (tools), host, draw up (a list of contact information), air (concerns), steward (common land), network, confer, welcome (newcomers), convene (meetings), commune, bandy about/around, invest in (the neighborhood), dialog, undertake, establish (commonality), cultivate (friendliness), envision, invite, greet, volunteer, come together, barbecue, landscape (a common space), plant (a community vegetable garden), introduce (oneself)
wave, gather, conform, abstain, keep an eye on, pay a visit, support, loan, behave, befriend, introduce, chat, knock off, meet (neighbors), host, invite, greet, congratulate, help, prepare, visit, share, pitch in, talk, babysit, look after, bandy, converse, welcome, pop by/over, chitchat, check (on/in on), redeem (oneself), respect (privacy), celebrate (traditions/differences), bolster (neighborhood spirit), entertain (neighbors), cultivate (friendship/flowers), bring (a housewarming gift), shoot the breeze, lend (tools/a hand), shovel (snow from a neighbor's driveway)
slash, commercialize, endow, collect, budget, fundraise, tax, table, enlist, estimate, allocate, repossess, capitalize, exempt, finance, fund, subsidize, bankroll, furnish, support, bank, deduct, loan, credit, sponsor, invest, borrow, write off, lend, pay back/down, repay, levy, patronize, pool, economize, fine, abate, pay off/out, pledge, guesstimate
squeeze, jam, strangle, choke, suffocate, press, cram, litter, plug, fill, swarm, rumble, proliferate, snarl, stake out, obliterate, crisscross, thread through, flood, spill, deluge, engulf, intrude, clog, obstruct, swamp, drown out, congest, crowd, block (the flow of traffic), glut (the streets with), infest, encroach, infringe, impinge, bustle
pull, force, tug, squeeze, bump, thrust, shove, push, maneuver, brush, dart, nudge, trample, spot, identify, shoulder, excuse oneself, sidestep, chart, apologize, grip (one's purse), budge, barge, shuffle, navigate (a crowd), zigzag, knock into/over, elbow, jostle, step on/over, infringe (on one's personal space), wade through (a crowd), bide (one's time), visualize, slip through/around
reach out, team up, cooperate, connect, assemble, organize, join, associate, set up, collaborate, plan, overcome, accept, bring together, invite, foster, ally, partner, bridge, empathize, build (relationships/tolerance), link, understand, forge (an alliance), put together (a joint venture), arrange, care
reach out, break down, rally, lead, enlarge, widen, expand, risk, hire, require, vary, broaden, forge (alliances), bring together, educate, ally, partner, raise (standards), bring (to the table), branch out, spread (awareness), take a stand, unite, assemble (parties for dialogue), dispel (stereotypes), address (discriminatory behavior), influence, garner (support), exert (pressure), diversify (the board of directors)
outfit, replace, split, inspect, overhaul, construct, convert, renovate, house, section off, front, demarcate, claim, divide, usurp, redefine, manage, service, rebuild, refurbish, update, enlist, restructure, steward, optimize, streamline, sponsor, insure, apportion, revamp, modernize, subdivide, foster, bridge (two sections of the city), tend to, levy on/upon, gentrify, cultivate (public space), terraform, channel
drum, apply, dance, gather, sing, chant, congregate, train, accentuate, celebrate, originate, practice, contextualize, commemorate, unite, play (games), prepare, pride, reach back, pass down/on, put (into practice), carry out (a tradition), perform (traditional music or dance), observe (one's holy days), unify, typify, venerate (ancestors), ritualize, mythologize, play (instruments), serve (ritual foods), rejoice
raise, embrace, shape, reinforce, rear, accentuate, observe, adhere, practice, encourage, inherit, donate, preserve, carry out (a tradition), live out, come home to one's roots, hand down, name (babies), teach (language/values), believe, worship, follow (customs), perform (ancient rituals), instill, narrate, respect, apprentice, entitle, dig in one's heels, disseminate (knowledge of customs), allow, give, love
trash, pry, degrade, wreck, mock, threaten, gawk, graffiti, exploit, slander, sabotage, curse, disturb, disrupt, blurt, shout, yell, abuse, intimidate, gossip, harass, slur, swear, debase, spit, blurt out, grab (one's testicles/someone's breasts), hit (the bottle), tramp on, vandalize, disfigure, terrorize, bully, provoke, inflame, insult, revile, deface, smear, spread (rumors), expose oneself, misspeak, rub salt in the wound
strengthen, lead, vet, revitalize, vitalize, encourage, possess, aggrandize, bring about, build (a following), build capacity, foster, merit, honor (a tradition), grace, appeal to (community), instill (confidence), warrant, ennoble, dignify (the office), elevate (standards), distinguish (oneself), implement (a good idea), scale up (a project), head, spearhead, engender, command (respect), inspire, rise (in stature), pass on (a legacy), naturalize
elevate, applaud, reward, name, observe, award, celebrate, admire, back, dub, support, grant, hail as, praise, honor, approve of, credit with, endorse, accord (respect), revere, entrust, commend, esteem, recognize, acknowledge, distinguish, venerate, commemorate, memorialize, pay tribute, extol (the virtues of), laud, congratulate, declare, appoint
twist, trigger, ignore, type, typecast, profile, stereotype, pigeonhole, misinterpret, underlie, gawk, distort, taint, depict, exaggerate, slander, disrespect, misunderstand, close off, justify, discount, subordinate, stigmatize, diminish, inculcate, despise, humiliate, ostracize, harbor (prejudice), pick on, loathe, hate, ghettoize, jump (to conclusions), dislike, dismiss, condescend to, pity, feel sorry for, look down on, disgust, discredit, overstate, fantasize, demonize, underestimate, indoctrinate, discriminate, put down
separate, bar, order, remove, suppress, condition, frisk, dominate, overlook, disregard, neglect, typecast, profile, stereotype, cover up, set apart, control, exploit, misrepresent, whitewash, conspire, target, impose, prohibit, forestall, impinge on/upon, censor, stifle, obstruct, deprive, undermine, destabilize, deny, ban, monopolize, oppress, mistreat, marginalize, relegate, disempower, discount, encroach, segregate, discriminate, rule, card, malign, redline, red-bait, favor (one group over another), disenfranchise, ignore (institutional inequality), dismiss (claims), blame, penalize, violate (civil rights), race bait
plug, devise, draw up, boycott, picket, rally, litigate, settle on, chant, agitate, congregate, arouse, promote, scheme, risk, subvert, pressure, hatch (a plan), mobilize, demand, confront, consult, campaign, sponsor, champion, repeal, reform, network, redress, empower, resist, disobey, petition, ally, put forward, rehearse (talking points), speak out, stand (up/together), lead (a march), lobby, author (a bill), propose (legislation), protest (police brutality), depose, direct (efforts), legislate, redistrict, pass (legislation), assemble (a team), camp out, hack away at
struggle, clash, maneuver, brave, stand together, protect, break free, fight, challenge, face, claim, polarize, risk, waylay, thwart, hinder, impede, prohibit, prevent, forestall, inhibit, frustrate, reject, deny, oppose, combat, demand, dispute, hunt down, resist, contest, push back/for, stand up for, stand one's ground, stand tall, accost, counter, rustle up, clamor, call for (change), harden, rebuff, uncork, repel, conflict, shield, buffer, repudiate, counterpose
negotiate, organize, rally, agitate, identify, promote, collaborate, assess, recruit, implement, diversify, confront, reform, bolster, bring together, foster, politicize, educate, pressure (officials), pursue (an agenda), determine, create (a campaign/community), address (grievances), build (consensus/collective power), conduct (power analysis), strategize (a housing campaign), stir up, petition, raise awareness, bring to the table, proposition
flatten, mill, smooth, install, replace, replicate, pave, upgrade, adopt, overlay, narrow, rebuild, perform, add, extend, modernize, repave, reconstruct (a street), retrofit (storm water infrastructure), pour (asphalt), widen (a street), undertake (a road diet), jack hammer, haul away (old materials), compact (concrete), sink (piers for a new bridge), relay, expand (a public transit line), implement (plans), research and apply (best practices from other cities), apply for (grant money from federal or state governments), issue bonds, allocate (funds)
force, punch, beat, bind, hang, order, demolish, destroy, bait, corner, stalk, attack, capture, burn, scheme, conspire, connive, overwhelm, alarm, ruin, spoil, execute, abuse, intimidate, hunt down, eradicate, snuff out, deface, terrify, horrify, whip, flay, torch (a house), rupture (relations), strong-arm, pervert, lynch, flagellate, persecute, torture
direct, plan, consult, map, rewrite, reform, zone, set standards, impose (requirements), propose (regulations/policies), code, generate (consensus), perform (outreach), guide (development), update (policies/code), record (public input), document (conditions), develop (strategies), identify (goals and objectives), write policies, establish (procedures/standards), develop (an approvals process), convene (stakeholders), hold (a public meeting), meet with (investors/developers), revise (policy), research (census data/mode share), implement (plans/policies/procedures), hire (consultants), rightsize
inspect, supervise, license, tear down, demolish, protect, monitor, promote, restrict, tax, deny, ban, regulate, approve, enforce, require, fine, mitigate, reform, pass (laws/ordinances), impose (limits), prohibit (smoking/landfills), impose (conditions), limit (building heights/growth of bars), order (corrective action), preserve, landmark, conserve (open space/natural resources), issue (citations), approve with modifications, disapprove
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)