as in degenerate
a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard
was often spotted in sordid places that reinforced a reputation as one of the city's most notorious rakes
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the floor of the auditorium doesn't have much of a rake, so sightlines for spectators in the rear are not good
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
he raked repeatedly through his luggage, hoping that in one of the bags he would find his lost passport before his flight's departure
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Recent Examples of rake
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Even the ur-sockless-boulevardier rake, Jude Law, wears socks on the red carpet.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
This can include flattening the hill, raking or shoveling the mound, or even using a garden hose to flood the area.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Noun
And Falcon, which is capable of three wins this weekend, is headlined by senior right-hander/first baseman Aaron Jaquez, who can throw gas and rake.
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Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Even the ur-sockless-boulevardier rake, Jude Law, wears socks on the red carpet.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
Then comes raking the clippings, bagging them up, and hauling them to the garbage.
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Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
This can include flattening the hill, raking or shoveling the mound, or even using a garden hose to flood the area.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rake
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But while his recent albums with Tony Seltzer and Subjxct 5 resurfaced some of the dynamism brought by Sporting Life during his younger years as the fire-breathing degenerate who tied Ratking together, that energy takes a backseat here.
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Now playback all the degenerate, violent entertainment Julianne has happily participated in throughout her career.
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His last act was a 35-foot birdie putt down the slope on the 18th green that dropped for a 1-under 69.
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Once a blemish on the course due to its sharp slope, the area was completely overhauled.
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In the last three months alone, Depop searches for babydoll dresses have increased by 144%, Y2K low- rise jeans by 102%, and peep toe heels by 108%, according to the platform.
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Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.
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You are being spied on by a pervert.
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Burdette, leveraging his brother’s connections with college athletes, and his natural inclination to bring the party, had recruited agents who were younger and more fun than Pughsley’s original crowd.
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Choosing a college major has always felt like a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries—new engineering and computer science grads earn more than those with English degrees.
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Styled by Ursula Stephen, Zendaya’s chocolate brown hair was combed over the right side of her head in a medium-sized wave that moved away from her face.
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This largely undeveloped swath of land is a great place to comb the sand for shark teeth and shells, while keeping a lookout for dolphins and pelicans.
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The immigrant-threat frame offers a quicker villain and a simpler solution to persistent social problems such as violent crime.
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The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from their comic book origins to becoming global pop culture icons, battling familiar villains along the way.
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Investigators said firefighters and EMS crews drove up the pass and found the driver, a 58-year-old man from Phoenix, who had walked 150 feet up a small incline from where the SUV had come to a stop on its top.
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At the same time, make other aspects of your walk more challenging, like the duration, incline, or pace.
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“Rake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rake. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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