as in to grind (out)
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Recent Examples of crank out
For all that, the smart money says the NFL will figure out a way to crank out another banger in time for next week’s upfront frenzy.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2026
Chinese carmakers are cranking out their offerings at a large scale and a comparatively low price.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Muffin tins crank out perfect single servings of your favorite savory breakfast trio.
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Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Unlike most veteran rockers who dutifully crank out the hits night after night, Plant evolves from tour to tour, ignoring the easy route while strictly following his muse.
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Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2026
Chinese carmakers are cranking out their offerings at a large scale and a comparatively low price.
—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Muffin tins crank out perfect single servings of your favorite savory breakfast trio.
—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Unlike most veteran rockers who dutifully crank out the hits night after night, Plant evolves from tour to tour, ignoring the easy route while strictly following his muse.
—
Thor Christensen,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
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On Wednesday, the city of Boston officially welcomed families to the reopening of the Frog Pond Spray Pool on Boston Common, which turned out to be a busy spot for families beating the heat.
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Regardless of how the rest of the primaries turn out this year, the Democratic Caucus is all but certain to move further left on Israel next year, a dynamic that progressives say will come in response to their constituents’ calls for change.
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And yes, Levi’s and Gap continue to churn out their OG straight-leg pairs.
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However, automakers are still churning out SUVs in greater numbers than other body types to meet current demand.
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Current satellite data measures ozone separately in the lower, middle, and upper stratosphere, and model simulations help scientists work out the causes of any changes in these layers.
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Pinkerton is still working out how that inspiration will play out in the next round of songs, but likes the theme of finding light even in the darkest of places.
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Unions and the Newsom administration hammered out new agreements, which included several provisions to help cut down on California’s employee compensation costs.
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Kushner has joined fellow peace envoy Steve Witkoff in Doha, Qatar, a country acting as mediator between the two sides, to hammer out a resolution.
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Some have already talked to a parent; others are working up the nerve.
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As manufacturers and network operators work up solutions for the 6-GHz band, the challenge will be in charting a path that doesn’t undermine the economies of scale needed for wireless innovation, lower hardware costs, and ultimately technology adoption.
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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“Crank out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20out. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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