crank out

verb

Definition of crank outnext
as in to grind (out)

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Recent Examples of crank out Likewise, the press in the United States became more industrial and could crank out more and more copies of a newspaper because of improvements in the printing press, which meant readership increased dramatically. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for crank out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
  1. turn out
  2. churn out
  3. work out
  4. hammer out
  5. work up
  6. create
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  • The most useful example turned out to be something Alexa had previously done very well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • What was in doubt, and turned out badly, was the judgment that put them there.
    — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn out
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  • Similarly, a strain of Rhodosporidium toruloides was engineered to chew through ethylene glycol as a carbon source and churn out the vitamin A precursor β-carotene.
    — Mike McRae August 28, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, The Hollywood Reporter took a look at why the Bond rumor mill continues to churn out duds in analysis earlier this year.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of churn out
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  • One in particular has worked out splendidly for the past 15 years.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When Dow arrived at the Alaska Smokejumper Base, in 1975, sixty-five men worked out of an airplane hangar that had been abandoned after the Second World War.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of work out
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  • In 2011, former Time Warner Cable executives hammered out the 20-year agreement with the Lakers, then owned by the late Jerry Buss.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After hammering out the details in recent weeks, the Miami-Dade school board agreed Wednesday on a contract for Rafael Villalobos to take the reins as superintendent of the district.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • Some have already talked to a parent; others are working up the nerve.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Stephen Cousins, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
Definition of work up
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  • Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This poplin maxi skirt is stylish, and its A-line cut can create a flattering silhouette on all body types.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
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