Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rake (in)
Verb
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The starters in those games combined for 3 1/3 innings and 10 runs (six earned) allowed.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Anyone who gets into that position has definitely earned it.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But as his involvement in the burglary is realized, Mooney decides to make a run for it.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Plus, Jeff soon regains his memory, and after realizing he’s now forced to be a working stiff barely keeping his head above water, he’s pissed.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether the move is about Netflix’s push into ads, gaining a better foothold locally or retaining subscribers — or all three — is yet to be discovered.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Manning was sacked just once and the line paved the way for Quintrevion Wisner to gain 93 yards in the final three quarters after the running back netted just 1 in the first period.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Rake (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rake%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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