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cranked up

ADJECTIVE

pumped

Synonyms

STRONG

animated aroused awakened charged delighted inspired moved stimulated stirred thrilled

WEAK

beside oneself eager enthusiastic feverish fired up geared up high juiced up on fire passionate psyched rarin' to go wild worked-up

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“I just cranked up the leverage and prayed to Jeff,” Gallo says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Suturing Mary Shelley’s novel to his own 21st century anti-technocrat ferocity, Guillermo del Toro cranked up his ambitions in every element from costumes to cinematography and thrillingly brought his favorite ghoul to life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

I hear that the British diplomatic machine cranked up at every level: involving ministers, officials and embassies.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Nawaz dismissed Mendis, while Mishara holed out off Ayub, as the Pakistan bowlers relentlessly cranked up the pressure.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

They must’ve had the AC cranked up all the way, because Sierra had to wrap her arms around herself for warmth as soon as she walked in.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

cranked up

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