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hoes

verb

present tense third-person singular of hoe
as in rakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoes
  1. rakes
  2. lists
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  • Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Definition of rakes
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  • The center’s website still lists her as a board member as of Friday afternoon.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint lists the Sky, the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and the City of Chicago as defendants.
    — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lists
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