CRANK (UP) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

crank (up)

verb

Definition of crank (up)

as in to trigger

to cause to function crank up the CD player so we can dance

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The clip physically holds these components in place, preventing the movement that could trigger an unintended detonation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Whatever the source, the deluge of news can cause acute stress and anger, triggering a fight-or-flight response.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of trigger

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His go-ahead hit sparked the Brewers to a 5-4 win in Game 2 after Seymour allowed Frelick’s tying home run.

— Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Pratt, a 22-year-old rookie whose go-ahead hit sparked the Brewers to a 5-4 win in Game 2, drove a slider into the left-field seats against Seymour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of spark

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Pratt, a 22-year-old rookie whose go-ahead hit sparked the Brewers to a 5-4 win in Game 2, drove a slider into the left-field seats against Seymour.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
In recent years, General Motors has consistently sought to demonstrate that its investments in autonomous driving systems and software services can yield high margin revenue and open new growth frontiers.

— , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of drive

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Beehive Industries has successfully tested a compact jet engine designed to power smaller US military drones and munitions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Nine of them will power the first stage, and the second stage will fly a single Clydesdale.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

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