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
Bosa used his right arm to clear some space, craned his neck forward, and arrhythmically jerked his arms and knees.
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
For those who want to be close enough to practically feel the wind off the cars, even some of the most expensive tickets can’t match areas like the sidewalk near the Treasure Island hotel’s valet — where a couple of dozen people gathered to crane their necks and stand on their tiptoes.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Their two daughters huddled around the mammoth TV set, necks craned to get as close to the screen as possible.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
For those who want to be close enough to practically feel the wind off the cars, even some of the most expensive tickets can’t match areas like the sidewalk near the Treasure Island hotel’s valet — where a couple of dozen people gathered to crane their necks and stand on their tiptoes.
—Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
My head pain was quelled thanks to the drugs, but now my neck and back began to flare up, the previous day’s slouching and craning setting in.
—Michelle Weber, Longreads, 3 Nov. 2024
Their two daughters huddled around the mammoth TV set, necks craned to get as close to the screen as possible.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crane
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One play later, Kelce lifted his arms, signaling the game-winning touchdown just as Mahomes completed an easy 3-yard, walk-off touchdown to receiver Mecole Hardman, who was wide open in the corner of the end zone.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Each of the women stood in their living rooms, bent down and easily lifted up loose floorboards.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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In November, BetMGM trader Christian Cipollini told The Athletic in crystal-clear terms how the Detroit Lions winning the Super Bowl would be a huge problem for the sportsbook given the big money bettors stood to make with the Lions hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.—
Vik Chokshi,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Sofia Kenin in 2020 was the last American woman to hoist the trophy in Melbourne.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration asserted that any free speech concerns are superseded by a national security interest over the app’s ties to China, raising alarm that the Chinese government could access Americans’ data or covertly manipulate TikTok’s content algorithm.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grant recipients as well as raise funds to benefit the BMAC L.A. Fire Relief Fund, an urgent and immediate relief fund with a focus on Black residents and small businesses of the L.A. area affected by the ongoing and devastating fires.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Crane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crane. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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