cranked

past tense of crank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranked
wound
Verb
  • Police officials on Friday morning announced investigators had made an arrest in connection with a shooting last month during UC Davis’ Picnic Day events at a neighborhood park, where three people were wounded by gunfire after suspects opened fire and large crowds scattered.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
  • On June 4, 1982, Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Shlomo Argov, was seriously wounded after he was shot in the head when leaving a diplomatic event in the center of London.
    Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
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“Cranked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranked. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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