cranking out

Definition of cranking outnext
present participle of crank out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranking out
Verb
  • Instead of traditionally starting at 100 pounds and working up to 235 pounds, this year’s matches started at 140 pounds.
    Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The Cloudripper is breathable and moisture-wicking, perfect for working up a sweat.
    Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Crockett has built a national profile for zinger attacks on Republicans and focused on turning out Black voters in the Dallas and Houston areas.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Remnick was just one of the earliest examples of the Sports section turning out great foreign and national correspondents.
    Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room.
    Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In January, a Crossroads staff member was fired after police told the church that the staff member allegedly secretly filmed women working out at Crunch Fitness in Oakley.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Everybody’s used to working out and then going straight to work.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Cranking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranking%20out. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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