Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranked
Verb
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In 2021, more than 43% of voters supported disbanding the department as the city reeled from Floyd’s killing and the massive protests and widespread rioting that followed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026 -
As the airline industry reeled and competitors quickly began furloughing employees, Southwest’s leadership gathered in their Dallas boardroom.—
The Oklahoman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their hair was held back in a low bun and coiled in exactly the same way, and their blue eyes were darkly lined, that intensity counteracted with their matching rosy lip look.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
23 May 2026
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Unlike straighter hair types, afro hair often has a curved or coiled structure not only above the scalp but also beneath the skin, which means every stage of the procedure must be planned with exceptional care and technical precision.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The Avalanche, however wounded, however shamed, however desperate, surely know better than to cross it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Along the front, small aerial systems and ground robots help identify targets, strike Russian assault groups, move supplies, and evacuate wounded while reducing the number of Ukrainian soldiers exposed in the kill zone.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Cranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranked. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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