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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking
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The spa Spa Town is a collection of elegant tents connected by a timber walkway winding through the meadow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026 -
The long and winding road over the fate of TikTok — the enormously popular social video platform that has been a force in American youth culture and entertainment — has come to an end.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sales of Chinese sedans and SUVs in Europe will peak at a market share of between 12 and 15% between 2030 and 2035, which may well be a relief to European manufacturers currently reeling from the current pace of competition.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Garavani’s death touched Italians across the board, from heads of state to the proverbial man on the street, all still reeling from the death of Giorgio Armani last September.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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