as in to lift
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 crane
Diners at Balthazar craned their heads over the crowds.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2025
Once each component was completed, it was craned into place, secured, and connected on-site, streamlining assembly and ensuring system-level flexibility.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
As Moroney finished her set, the fans already seated on blankets or craning their necks to see the stage were also the ones braving the humidity—marking the moment with the last sip of their first tall boy and the first beads of sweat breaking through the day’s heat.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 18 Aug. 2025
Once each component was completed, it was craned into place, secured, and connected on-site, streamlining assembly and ensuring system-level flexibility.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.
—Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
As Moroney finished her set, the fans already seated on blankets or craning their necks to see the stage were also the ones braving the humidity—marking the moment with the last sip of their first tall boy and the first beads of sweat breaking through the day’s heat.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crane
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The fragrance opens with this bright, fizzy combination of raspberry, orange flower, and mandarin that immediately lifts your mood.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eight, maybe nine years removed from swiping worms from the corner store and lifting loose change from cars in the mall parking lot.—
Allen Iverson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the sun rose, they could be seen stationed in an unidentified area, with Israeli flags hoisted up from military vehicles.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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All the first responders try to hoist the metal wreckage by hand.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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In November, Jackson terminated Gatlin for swindling millions of dollars from the Foundation as executives privately reeled over her betrayal of the hospital system’s fundraising arm, which raises tens of millions to benefit Jackson’s patients.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Experts at Sweetbriar said the effort was not just about saving one insect but also about raising awareness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Crane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crane. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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