crank out

verb

Definition of crank outnext
as in to grind (out)

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Recent Examples of crank out New formulations for both vaccines now have the FDA’s nod, clearing the path for manufacturers to crank out doses and sell them, and for health-care providers to receive and deliver them. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026 Likewise, the press in the United States became more industrial and could crank out more and more copies of a newspaper because of improvements in the printing press, which meant readership increased dramatically. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 For all that, the smart money says the NFL will figure out a way to crank out another banger in time for next week’s upfront frenzy. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 May 2026 Chinese carmakers are cranking out their offerings at a large scale and a comparatively low price. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crank out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank out
  1. turn out
  2. churn out
  3. work out
  4. hammer out
  5. work up
  6. create
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  • The exact Day One count was 50,409 voters — 73% more than the first day of the 2022 midterm, but still below the 58,587 who turned out on Day One of the 2024 presidential election.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The film turned out to be footage shot by Patterson in 1966 with a different-looking Bigfoot.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of turn out
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  • The statement suggests that the V5 model, which first arrived in July, was specifically designed to help SpaceX churn out more dish models at a faster rate, and possibly at a more cost-effective way.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Power users leverage them to churn out mountains of code, often running multiple instances at the same time to handle different tasks.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of churn out
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  • Also, the proposition does not spell out the terms or interest rates on the loans, which would be worked out if the measure is approved.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Users will have to work out for themselves whether buying playtime piecemeal is worth it.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of work out
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  • The details would be hammered out back in Washington, the people said.
    — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Home Depot has hammered out a deal to partner with one of its hometown sports franchises.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of hammer out
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  • Some have already talked to a parent; others are working up the nerve.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • As manufacturers and network operators work up solutions for the 6-GHz band, the challenge will be in charting a path that doesn’t undermine the economies of scale needed for wireless innovation, lower hardware costs, and ultimately technology adoption.
    — Stephen Cousins, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026
Definition of work up
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  • The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Knight may have been thinking about the film for 16 years, but creating the version that is coming out in 2026 wouldn’t have been possible without all of the learnings spread across films like ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026
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