cranks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cranksnext
plural of crank
1
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits she's a bit of a crank, but still a good-hearted person

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2
as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person he's always a crank until he has his morning coffee

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3
as in whims
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action his endless and unpredictable cranks made spending time with him exhausting

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cranks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of crank
as in coils

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  1. whims
  2. nuts
  3. notions
Noun
  • But Bob, who has always gone his own way, refuses to cater to their whims.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Public health must take its rightful place as a cornerstone of national policy, insulated from political whims and guided by science.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of whims
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  • The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • Great leaders acknowledge that these terms reshape corporate culture and challenge traditional productivity and employee engagement notions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These notions were brought together in ads seen by customers in a linear fashion via television, magazines or billboards.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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