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as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
you shouldn't feel so crank, considering that you beat the worst softball team in the league
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2
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
folks around here are downright crank that a local boy won a gold medal in the Olympics
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
she's a bit of a crank, but still a good-hearted person
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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
he's always a crank until he has his morning coffee
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3
as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
his endless and unpredictable cranks made spending time with him exhausting
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Recent Examples of crank
Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2023
Any big-box retailer will have a selection of weather-band radios, powered by a crank or replaceable batteries.
—Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Founded in 2019, Mr. Simion’s party, Alliance for the Union of Romanians, was initially dismissed as a coven of nationalist cranks.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Laura Neilson, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Afterwards, general manager Brian Gutekunst cranked up the heat on everybody in the building.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
Model numbers can be found on the inside of the crank arm near the backside of the arm where the pedals are attached.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2023
Any big-box retailer will have a selection of weather-band radios, powered by a crank or replaceable batteries.
—Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
Noun
Still, Fauci proved willing, with time, to accept off-road researchers as collaborators, not cranks.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Founded in 2019, Mr. Simion’s party, Alliance for the Union of Romanians, was initially dismissed as a coven of nationalist cranks.
—Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Verb
As several guests migrated back over to the living room area, Reyes cranked up the music, setting off an impromptu dance party.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Afterwards, general manager Brian Gutekunst cranked up the heat on everybody in the building.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank
Adjective
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Her rapid rise has taken her across the globe, but on Saturday night the British-Jamaican designer made a triumphant return to her hometown London with an off-kilter Spring-Summer 2026 collection.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Armstrong is dynamic in a triumphant return to his hometown and is equally matched by the powerful Rosario.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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This series really is a joyful love letter to the fans.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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There are dozens upon dozens of memorable eccentrics, delusional antiheroes, blustery authority figures, sad sacks, screw-ups and all-too-lovable schmucks that populate the 12 feature films and handful of shorts directed by Wes Anderson.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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To take her mind off him, Agathe meets an Austen-like family of eccentrics running the retreat and the sometimes pretentious writers attending it.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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Shabu-shabu hot pots are served throughout Japan, and regional variations showcase local proteins to replace the wagyu beef, such as crab, octopus, salmon, shirako (cod milt), or buri (yellowtail).—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
12 June 2025
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Teams are forever juggling office space, making room for new technology, seeking to inspire a new vibe, responding to the whims and preferences of a new front office or coaching staff.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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When legislators and much of the voting public in Minnesota soundly rejected the cost of a retractable roof facility, the design of what eventually became Target Field was scaled back, and outdoor baseball – for better or worse depending on the whims of Minnesota weather – returned in 2010.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Paved trails wind through Coffee Creek, offering a peaceful summer backdrop for walking, biking, or enjoying local wildlife.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Such cases tend to be long and winding roads, with no charges or even suggestions thereof at this point.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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For a bit of old soul Florida, head to Everglades City, a proud frontier town in subtropical swamp wilderness.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Their many successes and proud history are well known, so there are plenty of arguments to support Madrid in this competition… and also to want anyone but them to win it.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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“Crank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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