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
Once each component was completed, it was craned into place, secured, and connected on-site, streamlining assembly and ensuring system-level flexibility.
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
As Moroney finished her set, the fans already seated on blankets or craning their necks to see the stage were also the ones braving the humidity—marking the moment with the last sip of their first tall boy and the first beads of sweat breaking through the day’s heat.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Greta cranes her neck to see how many other phones are in there, how many other patrons there may be in the Found Object Society tonight.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 June 2025
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
As Moroney finished her set, the fans already seated on blankets or craning their necks to see the stage were also the ones braving the humidity—marking the moment with the last sip of their first tall boy and the first beads of sweat breaking through the day’s heat.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Greta cranes her neck to see how many other phones are in there, how many other patrons there may be in the Found Object Society tonight.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crane
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Because of its shallow bowl and medium-length prongs, this hair diffuser dryer is best for shorter hair lengths or fine, curly hair, effectively lifting and setting any curl pattern.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jules Cabrera scored the lone goal to lift Canton to a 1-0 Hockomock League win over Oliver Ames.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Then Shouhed is hoisted up by his arms by two agents who are seen leading him away from his car wash, according to the footage.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The agents bandage the cyclist’s wounds, cover him in an emergency blanket and stay by his side until he is hoisted away by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s helicopter, the video shows.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The campaign finance reports of all 18 members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors were audited by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office after an ethics body raised concerns.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Crane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crane. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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