CRANKS (UP) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

cranks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of crank (up)

as in triggers

to cause to function crank up the CD player so we can dance

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But the state of New York offers defendants strong double jeopardy protections; in New York, a prior conviction—either through a guilty plea or a guilty verdict after a trial—for the same offense typically triggers double jeopardy.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
It’s encapsulated in exosome technology and powered by their Suprême Skin Bio-Complex that’s rich in peptides and visibly triggers skin renewal, plus evens, brightens and firms in four weeks.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of triggers

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The result is a drug delivery system that activates only when needed, avoiding the risk of long-term administration of needlessly high doses.

— Mike McRae August 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Whether positive or challenging, everyone will see it while the Scorpio moon activates Jupiter.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of activates

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Their move back from the United States sparks questions about security, their formal role — and whether the couple could overshadow the official royal family.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
But what really sparks for me is the connection with the employees and the connection with the customers.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sparks

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Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025

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