cranked (up)

verb

Definition of cranked (up)next
past tense of crank (up)
as in activated
to cause to function crank up the CD player so we can dance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranked (up)
  1. activated
  2. sparked
  3. drove
  4. set off
Verb
  • He had just been activated to play after nursing a hamstring injury and missing Week 15.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Winter shelters have been activated for at least part of this week in Baltimore City and County.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of activated
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  • An image of an orca donning a dead salmon on its head like a hat sparked speculation that an old 1980s fashion trend had returned.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The photo, which has gained widespread attention, has sparked a mix of reactions online.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sparked
Verb
  • The Chiefs lost the coin toss to start overtime and New England drove for the winning touchdown.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • After he was shot, the victim called 911 and drove to the Texaco station to wait on first responders to arrive, police said in a statement.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of drove
Verb
  • The court’s ruling set off a scramble by TikTok to appeal the case, and the company and creators went to the Supreme Court after the appeals court declined to pause the law from taking effect in order to give TikTok more time to bring its case before the Supreme Court.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This report set off a firestorm of responses that highlight the increasing sensitivity of European countries to partnering with SpaceX—the success of which has put serious pressure on Europe's launch industry—as well as the Trump administration and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of set off
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cranked out

cranked (up)

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“Cranked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranked%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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