as in to grind (out)
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Recent Examples of crank out
In modern buildings, bricks are no longer expected to carry any structural load, so they’re often cranked out in thin wafers, applied to a backing, and hung in large sheets that require clumsy joints.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The Vernon plant where Farmer John hot dogs were once made will soon be cranking out millions of pounds of meat sticks for a fast-growing Southern California snack food company.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
As usual, guitarist Angus Young existed in his own world and cranked out a steady stream of power chords and squealing solos, all while — at the age of 70 — dressed like a schoolboy.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
From Schitt’s Creek to Sort Of, the CBC never stops cranking out funny shows that feel gentle, wholesome, and family-oriented but also contemporary.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
The Vernon plant where Farmer John hot dogs were once made will soon be cranking out millions of pounds of meat sticks for a fast-growing Southern California snack food company.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
As usual, guitarist Angus Young existed in his own world and cranked out a steady stream of power chords and squealing solos, all while — at the age of 70 — dressed like a schoolboy.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 11 Apr. 2025
From Schitt’s Creek to Sort Of, the CBC never stops cranking out funny shows that feel gentle, wholesome, and family-oriented but also contemporary.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
Verb
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If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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But some years, things turn out differently despite our best intentions.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Tomlin has kept churning out winning seasons, potentially at the expense of finding the franchise quarterback that rival teams — teams the Steelers have been so frantically, if futilely, chasing for years —have in abundance.—
Will Graves,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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The boy band, which features 13 members despite its name, churns out at least one major project every year — and that’s not even counting the work of its sub-units, which combine several singers from the outfit to release music under different names.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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There has been a lot written about how your body can influence your mood—from the importance of working out to meditating, to getting enough sleep.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That didn’t work out so well when the bored kid annexed Crimea.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Members are staring down a key four-week stretch to hammer out provisions of the bill, with their Fourth of July goal in sight and pressure mounting to complete President Trump’s top domestic agenda priority.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
1 June 2025
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Though the final legislation will likely mirror broad elements of the deal brokered by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), GOP senators are hammering out differences over deeper budget cuts, Medicaid provisions, clean energy incentives, and more.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Shula in fact joined McVay’s staff in 2017 and worked up to the coordinator role entering last season.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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“Crank out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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