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as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
you shouldn't feel so crank, considering that you beat the worst softball team in the league
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2
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
folks around here are downright crank that a local boy won a gold medal in the Olympics
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
she's a bit of a crank, but still a good-hearted person
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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
he's always a crank until he has his morning coffee
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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
his endless and unpredictable cranks made spending time with him exhausting
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Recent Examples of crank
Chris Waugh, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Practice Patience And Precision Don't be tempted to crank up the heat and rush your caramel frosting to the right temperature.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The ensemble cast members are game and deliver spirited, crank-up-the-volume performances, notably the vamping about de Armas and the unravelling and often unclad Law.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
When the visiting team has been pursuing their No 9 all summer, that’s only going to crank up the volume.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Practice Patience And Precision Don't be tempted to crank up the heat and rush your caramel frosting to the right temperature.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
So energy from pedaling is recovered at the crank and converted into electricity to drive a hub motor.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The ensemble cast members are game and deliver spirited, crank-up-the-volume performances, notably the vamping about de Armas and the unravelling and often unclad Law.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank
Adjective
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Fast forward a mere 29 years or so, and Heaven Hill has at last made its triumphant return to Bardstown with its new, enormous, state-of-the-art Heaven Hill Springs Distillery.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Witnessing the Gallaghers lay down their arms to deliver one of rock music’s most triumphant comeback stories has made Shultz reflect on sharing his band — and life — with his brother, Brad.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From vibrant vases to bold candle holders, this playful line brings a joyful spin to festive gatherings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Through healing spaces rooted in rites of passage, fatherhood circles, and creative expression, Cooper is reframing mental health care as joyful, community-centered, and culturally resonant.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For Mimi Pond, the desire to do a book about the Mitford sisters – six larger-than-life British eccentrics (and one brother) who created a stir in both British and American culture – was obvious.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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For decades, sovereign citizens largely flew under the radar in Australia as relatively harmless eccentrics with a special interest in conspiracy theories.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Warm water may push adult crabs deeper as well.—
Bill Kearney,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Exposure to specific proteins found in crustaceans, including shrimp, crab, and lobster—as well as mollusks such as clams, oysters, and mussels—can negatively impact the immune system.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the end of each task, Davies awards points based on performance and his own whims, and the winner at the end of each series gets a trophy shaped like Davies’s head.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the steep and rugged terrain along the winding road slowed down progress, requiring a careful and methodical approach.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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After forcing the turnover on downs, the Panthers put together a drive that wound the clock down to 19 seconds and gave Haverhill 81 yards to go in that time.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko showed off their Cha Cha skills loud and proud tonight!—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The best people aren’t too proud to prove themselves on the ground.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Expect a lively mix of chef demos, book signings, brunch-style tastings, and conversation with some of the region’s most influential women.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The kind of free speech and lively discourse that Kirk espoused involved spreading hateful conspiracy theories and misinformation.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Crank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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