as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
craned her head to see the roof
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Recent Examples of crane
Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
All necks craned toward Miriam.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Joshua appeared as surprised as any of us, craning around as if the words had been blurted by someone on the periphery.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
All necks craned toward Miriam.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Joshua appeared as surprised as any of us, craning around as if the words had been blurted by someone on the periphery.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
This flexible holder attaches easily to your seatback tray table and adjusts to multiple angles, allowing for hands-free viewing without craning your neck.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crane
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All closures were lifted about five hours after they were put in place.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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While a 100kW motor is far too small to lift a commercial airliner, the Strathclyde team views this success as the definitive proof of concept.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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On Tuesday, visitors pressed against the fence of the buffalo's enclosure, filming with their phones as some fathers hoisted small children on their shoulders for a better view.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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On Tuesday, visitors pressed against the fence of the buffalo’s enclosure, recording with their phones as some fathers hoisted small children onto their shoulders for a better view.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Similar concerns were raised about the merger of the SAG and AFTRA health plans in 2017, which was followed by a significant curtailment in benefits a few years later.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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Set to retail for $5,385, discounts were offered to those who preordered the trolley as part of a crowdfunding drive that raised roughly $1 million.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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“Crane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crane. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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