CRANKS OUT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

cranks out

verb

present tense third-person singular of crank out

as in turns out

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So when Alex rejects the author of a romantasy novel entitled The Goblin Seed that turns out to be a bestseller, all hell breaks loose.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Tragically, Alice’s shower trauma turns out to be a big handicap for her in her pursuit of Catherine’s trust.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

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The Jetz-Scrubz sponge (awkward to say, easy to use) quickly works up super fine suds from your dish soap, making for a very satisfying and effective cleaning experience.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
These stylistic parameters, however, feel established purely so the film can wrestle against them, which works up to a point.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026

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The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of hammers out

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The equation works out to a long-term ownership period of over 22 years for average drivers.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Returning and reflying both Starship stages is a key component in SpaceX's design for the giant rocket, which will be the largest, most powerful launch vehicle in history once the company works out all its kinks.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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