raked 1 of 2

as in leaning
running in a slanting direction the raked seating in the auditorium affords theatergoers an unobstructed view of the stage

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raked

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verb

past tense of rake

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Recent Examples of raked
Adjective
The driver’s cockpit, for example, highlights the extremely raked and long windshield and large dashboard. New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025 The Lyriq’s long nose and roof create a sporty profile that’s emphasized by big wheel openings with subtle fender flares and a steeply raked rear window. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The grass and roots can then be raked out after tilling the soil and before planting flowers. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Balogun splayed his legs to keep his balance, and his right foot raked down the back of Muharemović’s calf before landing on Muharemović’s ankle. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 Destructive winds in Oklahoma Farther west, a nasty line of thunderstorms from the same system raked through western and central Oklahoma after midnight CT Monday morning. Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 They might well also be frustrated that Messi stayed on the pitch after his left boot raked the back of Aissa Mandi’s right leg at 1-0. Jay Harris, New York Times, 17 June 2026 After severe thunderstorms raked Washington on Friday evening, the Kennedy Center sought one more extension before complying with a noon Saturday deadline. Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 The voice was faint and rasping, like the sound of pebbles raked by a wave. Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 Beth pulled out a spiked back and Cope raked Dax’s face with it. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 All mulch should be raked back at least six inches and should never be allowed to make contact with wood siding or door/window framing. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raked
Adjective
  • Tom missed all but one snap, though, between Weeks 2-4 with an oblique injury.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • One thing that could hurt the Giants’ vibe moving forward is the health of outfielder Victor Bericoto, who left the game with an oblique injury after striking out on a foul tip in the fifth inning.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Earlier in the year, the pressure to score compounded as players searched for the big hit every time.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, five armed men carrying machine guns invaded their land, threatened families and searched for their main leaders.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
    Ryan Brennan May 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Investigators combed through the DNA and paper trail genealogy research to fill gaps in Bradley’s family tree, from newspaper and social media records to genetic analysis.
    Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Helicopters, airplanes and fishing vessels combed a roughly 1,000-square-mile area.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Common areas feature self-operating lifts or sloped entryways.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • The Karine armchair has some serious potential to become your new favorite chair with its sloped arms and relaxed silhouette, energized by a mellow shade of green.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Anthropic also purchased millions of print copies in bulk, stripped the books’ bindings and made scanned digital copies that were used to train Claude.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The Addiction Hiding Behind ‘Getting Even’ Neuroscientists have scanned the brains of people who experience a grievance and then have a chance at payback.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • Noise colors can be high-pitched (rapidly vibrating) sounds, low-pitched (slowly vibrating) sounds, or a combination.
    Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Soon the noise became louder and high-pitched.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • PayJoy, founded by Doug Ricket, is transforming credit access in the global south, enabling millions to afford phones and invest in micro-businesses where traditional credit is scarce.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Rinehart subsequently founded Save Our Teams, an advocacy organization designed to help athletes, parents and alumni mobilize when collegiate swimming programs land on the chopping block.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

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“Raked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raked. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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