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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking
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This super cute manicure features red, coral, and pink wavy stripes going down the middle of each nail like a winding road, while little white hearts and dots dance down the line.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Set the scene Just driving up to the resort sets the tone here with its long, winding driveway, dramatic fountains at the entrance, and luxury cars parked out front.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their sudden passing left a club already reeling from the death of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, having to deal with resilience, despair and exhaustion shortly after the season began.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now the reeling Bulldogs hope to get back on track with a home game against a hot Texas A&M basketball team.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Cranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranking. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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