cranking

present participle of crank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking
Verb
  • What to do nearby A winding path through the property’s grounds brings you to University College Cork, a beautiful historic campus overlooking the River Lee.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • Nothing is imminent, and even a bill winding its way through the state legislature would not necessarily require the Angels to return Anaheim to the team name.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • When Jackass Forever came out in 2022, the world was still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, which surely affected its box office.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Derek Hill robbed Juan Soto of a two-run homer with a spectacular catch that helped Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • Schenck essentially preaches staying on the back leg, coiling up the body, letting the ball go as deep as possible and then unleashing a swing as fast as possible.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
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“Cranking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranking. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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