as in to grind (out)
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Recent Examples of crank out
Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2025
Gary could crank out reports in seconds, summarize meetings, and even suggest marketing copy that was… well, not bad.
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Managers are using the tech to sift through thousands of applicants, and job candidates are leveraging the tools to crank out their cover letters as the job hunt turned into a numbers game.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Publishing is wobbling through the same churn as AI tools crank out disposable content at scale.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2025
Gary could crank out reports in seconds, summarize meetings, and even suggest marketing copy that was… well, not bad.
—Jj Rosen, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Managers are using the tech to sift through thousands of applicants, and job candidates are leveraging the tools to crank out their cover letters as the job hunt turned into a numbers game.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Publishing is wobbling through the same churn as AI tools crank out disposable content at scale.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
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Since entering the race in December, Crockett has dominated much of the political conversation, saying her unapologetic style can energize more voters to turn out for Democrats in November.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This… turned out to be a bigger project than initially envisioned.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every year, factories in China churn out all kinds of decorations for the Lunar New Year including piles of plush toys made according to the Chinese zodiac.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, educational institutions in India are continuing to churn out graduates, compounding the issue as jobs become scarcer.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
28 Jan. 2026
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So mailing your ballot may work out fine, or may not.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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He’s initially disappointed to find people working out at Muscle Beach in Lummus Park, doing yoga on the sand and going for a jog.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sources familiar with the discussions between the Bears and state of Illinois officials said both sides have been meeting regularly since early December to hammer out legislation for this spring’s legislative session in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Cloudripper is breathable and moisture-wicking, perfect for working up a sweat.—
Anna Callaghan,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Not that Spud gets too worked up about it.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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