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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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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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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
Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
As Lee’s character comes down from the mountains, he’s quickly assimilated into working for an old crank on a farm.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
And nothing cranks the rumor mill like something so pedestrian as a tale of two-timing.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
Such a weather pattern for precipitation would follow the month's winter-style cycles that have seen storms from the Pacific Northwest crank south and east and travel across the nation's midsection, often bringing snow in higher elevations and rain elsewhere.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
As Lee’s character comes down from the mountains, he’s quickly assimilated into working for an old crank on a farm.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
If this temperature feels too cold for you, Brad Roberson, president of Aire Serv, recommends cautiously adjusting it before cranking up the heat.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
And nothing cranks the rumor mill like something so pedestrian as a tale of two-timing.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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The film marked a triumphant critical breakthrough for Anderson, who rose to stardom as a bombshell blonde lifeguard in the ’90s series Baywatch but had long been excluded from awards conversations.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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At the final, triumphant chord, the auditorium erupted in what may have been elation mixed with relief at the successful conclusion of a dangerous stunt.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kelce’s offensive explosion elicited joyful reactions from his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who took in the game from a suite, alongside WNBA phenom - and lifelong Chiefs fan – Caitlin Clark.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The initial sight of Clark and Swift in a suite together after the pop star previously extended an invitation to Clark months ago provided a joyful dose of fan service for some.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My dedication, to help the waifs and strays and eccentrics of the music world together, continues to this day.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
20 Dec. 2024
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On the menu are Chesapeake crab cakes, angus ribeye steak, and apple ice box terrine with sour cream ice cream and salted caramel, with wine to drink.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump's first course will be a Chesapeake crab cake with tomato tartar, bay sauce, pickled vegetables, romanesco, dill and chive oil.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the political theater surrounding Trump’s calls for rate cuts will continue, the broader discussion should focus on building a future that doesn’t depend on the whims of central bankers but instead embraces a sound, fair, and forward-looking financial system.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Puerto Ricans are simply beholden to the whims of U.S. policymakers.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But those small moments of a day grow profound as Peter’s winding monologue wears on.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Daphne uses it to create her avant-garde music, born of the noises Darcy records with his boom mic while out on winding strolls.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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It's also been something of a hit among amateur racers—Mazda is proud that each weekend, more Miatas are on track than any other make of car.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Letting go is tough, but Wolfhard is proud of the way the show will conclude.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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From Ali’s perspective, this story is a quintessential Black ‘Dena story: eco-conscious, family orientated, spiritually vibrant, and lively — even in death.—
Keyaira Kelly,
refinery29.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Grover Grover is a lively and enthusiastic blue monster who loves exploring and going on new adventures.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Crank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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