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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking
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The low slung building sits at the top of a winding cobblestone road, and hugs Fourviere Hill as if it's been there all along.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
But Liu returned to skating in 2024, and two years later, her long and winding road reached its pinnacle.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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But that Illini team was unranked and reeling from injury and illness, and this Michigan team is 25-1 and a popular national title favorite.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those hopes hang on how USC handles its business through the final five games of its regular season, a stretch that includes just one top-25 team and two matchups with its reeling crosstown rival, UCLA.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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