as in activated
to cause to function
crank up the CD player so we can dance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranked (up)
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026 -
The brand also activated at Coachella in April, hosting the Hoody House, which Dickson said sold roughly 10,000 custom hoodies and generating over 300 million social media and press impressions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Her doctor could not tie her new problem to the assault, but Andrews wonders if the blow to her face triggered it.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Energy security in focus The war’s disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has sharpened focus on energy security around the world and comes on the heels of the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Since arriving at the zoo, the buffalo has attracted large crowds and sparked debate over its unusual nickname.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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As the family entered the intersection, Erickson drove by them and avoided a collision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Tovar drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right field in the second.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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The evil force of Skeletor (Jared Leto), a bad bad man with no face, brings his minions in and sets off non-stop destruction.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Kylie Jenner recently set off on a summer getaway as part of a Kylie Cosmetics campaign.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Cranked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranked%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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