RAKE (IN) Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

rake (in)

verb

Definition of rake (in)

as in to cash in (on)

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

gross

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Verb

Their latest victory was a 4-0 win over the New York Mets on Saturday, earned on the strength of Eduardo Rivera’s 3 2/3 scoreless innings, a key fourth-inning two-run homer from Andruw Monasterio and a late insurance shot from Masataka Yoshida.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Mason Miller earned his 24th save of the season in a scoreless ninth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026

Definition of earn

Verb

Cantor realized the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, paired with his software engineering skills, enabled him to create just such a cozy game himself, without having to hire other people.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Heat waves are arriving hotter, longer and more often, and heat exhaustion can hit faster than most people realize.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of realize

Verb

Key strategies include acquiring certifications and completing short courses to gain specific competencies quickly.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
After gaining momentum from beating the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday and taking the first game against the Astros, the Rangers fell off and got dominated at home.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026

Definition of gain

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