yank
verb (used with or without object)
to pull or remove abruptly and vigorously.
has yanked
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present perfectof yank (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has yanked around 13 million barrels of oil a day from global energy supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
But for some, the surge in prices has yanked the joy from what was a casual hobby.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
On hold: Apple has yanked the French-language thriller “The Hunt,” which was scheduled to premiere Dec. 3, amid allegations of plagiarism.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 30, 2025
The Fed has yanked its main interest rate to its highest level since 2001, up from virtually zero early last year, in hopes of getting inflation back down to 2%.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
“I’ll be right back,” she says, and as soon as she disappears into the next room, I feel like someone has yanked my social crutch out from under my arm.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
