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
At one point, cinematographer Adib Sobhani’s camera cranes up above the schoolyard, showing students and parents separated by a fence that Aliyar accidentally locked.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Even more titillating: Rose and guitarist Slash, the Johnson and Young of American rock, were in attendance at the Rose Bowl — their walk through the crowd inciting thousands to gasp and crane their necks for a look at the duo.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Two separate entry lines snaked down Broadway, as commuters craned their necks and snapped iPhone photos through the windows.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
As a cluster of paparazzi hold their cameras up, waiting to get the shot, onlookers crane their necks to see who is causing all of this commotion.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Even more titillating: Rose and guitarist Slash, the Johnson and Young of American rock, were in attendance at the Rose Bowl — their walk through the crowd inciting thousands to gasp and crane their necks for a look at the duo.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Two separate entry lines snaked down Broadway, as commuters craned their necks and snapped iPhone photos through the windows.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
As a cluster of paparazzi hold their cameras up, waiting to get the shot, onlookers crane their necks to see who is causing all of this commotion.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crane
Verb
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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President Donald Trump's passport policy was lifted.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Dramatic footage shows an MH-60 helicopter crew locating the three distressed individuals on the rocky cliff before hoisting them to safety just yards away from the dangerous coastline.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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That one was finally able to climb to the necessary altitude and hoist the woman to safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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One of the notes came not long after jurors started deliberating and raised concerns from several jurors about another member of the panel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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“Crane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/crane. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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