RAKE (IN) Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

rake (in)

verb

Definition of rake (in)

as in to cash in (on)

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

gross

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Verb

More than 700 sanitation workers were expected to hit the streets to clean up the celebration.

— Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Namely, cleaning up the PR disaster that accompanied her last movie, Don’t Worry Darling.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2026

Definition of clean up

Verb

More than 1,000 employees have moved into driving roles through the program, where first-year drivers can make up to $115,000 annually and more experienced drivers can earn up to $135,000, according to the company.

— Alice Barlow, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
The Associated Press SHENZHEN, China -- SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Elina Svitolina slammed her racket on the court to celebrate earning Ukraine a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup final for the first time Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of earn

Verb

The couple had purchased their extra-wide, 3,600-square-foot house after realizing their initial dream, a historic brownstone, felt a little too compressed.

— Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
What many people enjoying these beaches don't realize is that this iconic stretch of sand is also a critical line of defense—a massive engineering shield protecting our vital infrastructure.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of realize

Verb

Rooms Since its 2023 renovation, the hotel’s capacity decreased from 104 rooms to just 80, made up of 44 rooms and 36 suites, all of which have gained a generous amount of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Sporting black turtlenecks a la Steve Jobs, Holmes first gained renown and then infamy as the tech was unmasked as fraudulent by the Wall Street Journal and a subsequent federal investigation.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of gain

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