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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking
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The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Later, on the winding hills of Andalusia, the vehicle proved itself an agile grand tourer, stopping onlookers in their tracks much the way the original Testarossa still does.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Stocks are reeling as the Strait of Hormuz remains essentially shut amid the war with Iran.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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In a borough still reeling from the fires and economic devastation of the Seventies, that mattered.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 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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“Cranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranking. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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