Move and Release

Move

Move verb - To cause to function.

Usage example: this one button moves the whole machine

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Release and move are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Release" instead a verb "Move".

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).

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Move and release are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Move" instead a verb "Release".

Nearby Words: released, releasing

physical	physical move	physical release
special	special move	special release
similar	similar move	similar release
specific	specific move	specific release
Other adjectives: complete, regular, original, single, exclusive, actual, new, possible, final, next, last, different, available.

attack	move attack	release attack
people	move people	release people
amount	move amount	release amount
number	move number	release number
Other words: show, time, game, ball.

This move was considered so Squicky that Atari had to re-release the game with the move removed.

Source: Urine Trouble
The move proved controversial in Japan and the Japanese DVD release removed the clip show parts, but the American release includes them.

Source: Short Anime Movie
Instead of blood, when they're shot they release the steam that allows them to move.

Source: Film / Sucker Punch

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