cranking out

Definition of cranking outnext
present participle of crank out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking out
Verb
  • Starting from bottom of bowl and working up, mix with your hands (like tossing a salad) until mixture starts to look dry again.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • Opt for lower concentrations (think 5–10% instead of 15–20%) and ease in gradually, starting a few times a week before working up to daily use.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • And each served as a reminder that even in times of despair, our nation is still turning out good people, humble people, talented people, people determined to move the world forward through hard work, compassion and teamwork.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • By 1922, the company was turning out 147,000 miles of motion picture film a year.
    Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Stocks fell sharply early in Thursday's session, but steadily clawed their way back as investors appeared to take heart from news reports that Iran and Oman are hammering out a plan to oversee traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Aponte’s predecessor Kevin Abrams was the Giants‘ salary cap lead in previous years, most memorably hammering out the early versions of Daniel Jones’ contract extension in the lobby of the JW Marriott here in March 2023.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • There’s already a case made for Rashford working out cheaper than Gordon in the long run because of the former’s huge wages despite a €50 million ($58 million) difference in their transfer fees.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Joyce, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, has been in Arizona this week working out with a physical therapist.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 May 2026
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“Cranking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranking%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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