CRANKS (UP) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

cranks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of crank (up)

as in triggers

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

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Chronic stress triggers elevated levels of the hormone cortisol, which can impair memory.

— Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 July 2026
The biggest misstep newcomers make is treating a corporate event like a live resume drop—pitching their skills or collecting business cards like trophies, which immediately triggers executive fatigue.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of triggers

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Rucking activates the upper trapezius, shoulders, upper back, abdominals, obliques and lower back, according to trainers and coaches who specialize in the method.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Scent activates pathways that trigger emotional and memory responses.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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By stripping out parts and, crucially, reducing the number of unique parts, the company shortens manufacturing time, raises reliability, and drives down cost, all at once.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Fire shelters are mandatory equipment for crews who work across rugged terrain where things can change at a moment’s notice, especially when extremely dry and windy weather drives the flames, as happened last Saturday.

— Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025

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