Synonyms of craned

craned

verb

past tense of crane

as in lifted

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

craned her head to see the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifted
• raised
• hoisted
• elevated
• heaved
• uplifted
• heightened
• upheld
• mounted
• hefted
• hiked
• took up
• picked up
• boosted
• upraised
• upped
• ascended
• rose
• perked (up)
• jacked (up)
• reared
• upended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowered
• dropped
• fell
• slipped
• pushed
• descended
• pressed
• bore
• plunged
• dipped
• pitched
• depressed
• sank
• submerged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of craned

Khalil, with a half smile, craned his neck into the hallway and looked behind me, as if to raise the possibility that I was being followed. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Most of the home’s antiques are Spanish and Peruvian, with some French, Chinese and English pieces; one weighty armoire had to be craned in. — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Earlier this week, TMZ published a video that appeared to show massive white staircase banisters being craned into the building. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

When Caminero connected on his 10th, Steven Okert craned his neck, rolled his eyes and did not bother watching the baseball land. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Every few minutes, when the booming sound of fighter jets could be heard, or rather felt, many craned their necks and looked skyward. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. — Leah Willingham, Fortune, 21 June 2026

Rumors take hold From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. — Leah Willingham, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Despite the heavy presence of security at the theater's exit, fans craned their necks for the slightest glimpse of the mystery guests. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026