as in lifting
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 craning
In a video shared on X, Hargitay could be seen craning her head while trying to look around a referee.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
With New York on the verge of history, and Wemby seemingly making history of his own every night, millions are craning their necks to watch.
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Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Beyond the glass, across a small rocky strip of water, the zoo’s eldest giraffe is craning his impossibly long, elegant neck up to a hanging basket of foliage and methodically stripping the branches of their bark.
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Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
Joshua appeared as surprised as any of us, craning around as if the words had been blurted by someone on the periphery.
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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.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Crowds of bird fans carrying smartphones and cameras are craning daily for a look at its silly walk, while mostly maintaining a respectful distance.
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ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Necks craning to the back of the hall, a hush fell over the small parochial church of Santa María Trinitá on the African island of São Tomé.
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Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
At large venues like the Paramount, late entries can mean watching from the upper balcony, craning toward the screen.
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Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
With New York on the verge of history, and Wemby seemingly making history of his own every night, millions are craning their necks to watch.
—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Beyond the glass, across a small rocky strip of water, the zoo’s eldest giraffe is craning his impossibly long, elegant neck up to a hanging basket of foliage and methodically stripping the branches of their bark.
—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 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
Crowds of bird fans carrying smartphones and cameras are craning daily for a look at its silly walk, while mostly maintaining a respectful distance.
—
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Necks craning to the back of the hall, a hush fell over the small parochial church of Santa María Trinitá on the African island of São Tomé.
—
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
At large venues like the Paramount, late entries can mean watching from the upper balcony, craning toward the screen.
—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craning
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Rookie Jacob Gonzalez delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting the Sox to a 2-1 victory against the Royals in front of 28,569 at Rate Field.
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South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today.
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Meteorologists warn above-average temperatures and low humidity from the Rockies to the Pacific are elevating fire danger.
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The deal marks David Yurman’s debut on Fifth Avenue, a milestone moment in elevating a brand’s image while also growing sales.
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“Craning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craning. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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