as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
craned her head to see the roof
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Recent Examples of craned
Earlier this week, TMZ published a video that appeared to show massive white staircase banisters being craned into the building.
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Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Rumors take hold From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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Leah Willingham,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Despite the heavy presence of security at the theater's exit, fans craned their necks for the slightest glimpse of the mystery guests.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
All necks craned toward Miriam.
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‘pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Over the years, celebrity spotters and regular folks alike have craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the pop star.
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Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Suppliers pump most of the world’s helium into 11,000-gallon cryogenic containers that are loaded onto trucks and craned onto cargo ships.
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Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
Crafted of solid marble, the primary bath’s 18th-century French tub had to be craned through the windows.
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Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Rumors take hold From the nearby lighthouse, visitors craned for a better view of Swift’s mansion, a sprawling white home perched atop a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
—
Leah Willingham,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Despite the heavy presence of security at the theater's exit, fans craned their necks for the slightest glimpse of the mystery guests.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
All necks craned toward Miriam.
—
‘pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Over the years, celebrity spotters and regular folks alike have craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the pop star.
—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Suppliers pump most of the world’s helium into 11,000-gallon cryogenic containers that are loaded onto trucks and craned onto cargo ships.
—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
Crafted of solid marble, the primary bath’s 18th-century French tub had to be craned through the windows.
—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craned
Verb
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He was replaced by Victor Robles, who got hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the bottom of the third and was lifted in favor of Weston Wilson in the fifth.
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This bikini’s feminine sweetheart neckline offers a classic, lifted silhouette made for beach days or backyard pool parties.
Verb
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
Verb
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Rodriguez hoisted Dupri into a Torture Rack, but Dupri fought out of it for a sunset flip attempt.
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Videos have gone viral on social media showing South Korea fans dancing with Mexicans, being hoisted into the air in celebration and wearing Mexico shirts.
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“Craned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craned. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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