craned

verb

Definition of cranednext
past tense of crane
as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position craned her head to see the roof

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  1. lifted
  2. raised
  3. elevated
Verb
  • As canvassers continued to fill the bar, Chris Love, the Arizona for Abortion Access spokesperson, lifted her braids from her neck, then dabbed at her forehead with a towel.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The deal lifted annual revenue above $100 million.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifted
Verb
  • Musk, who is the CEO of Space X and Tesla, has benefitted from billions of dollars worth of federal contracts, including from NASA, the military and other US government agencies, and the announcement raised immediate concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Election leaves a family in fear I was raised by a single mother, and I am surrounded by my six younger sisters.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of raised
Verb
  • Bob Squier, a Democrat, and Roger Ailes, a Republican, appeared as dueling talking heads on the Today show in the 1980s in part because their profiles had been elevated by regular appearances on Page Six.
    Susan Mulcahy, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The groom kept his look relaxed yet elevated in a tan suit, white button-down shirt, and, of course, no shoes.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of elevated
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crane

craned

cranes

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