crank out

Idioms  

1. Produce, especially mechanically or rapidly, as in I don't know how he can crank out a novel a year. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

Further boosting her popularity is a mass of creators who crank out pro-Takaichi content on video platforms, a narrative they know will drive views.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

In the Delaware portion of the Permian, its most prolific region, drillers crank out between 5 and 6 barrels of water, on average, for every barrel of oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Townsend reported back that the extra staffing allowed employees the time to better connect with customers and to crank out orders faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 20, 2025

Kavanaugh’s choice to crank out an opinion this time nicely illustrates the benefits of their chosen approach: If you are incapable of explaining yourself coherently, perhaps it is more prudent not to write at all.

From Slate • Sep. 10, 2025

I can’t go home and sit down at the table and crank out math problems.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon