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 Amalfi Spider’s long hood, raked screen, and open-top lines are comfortingly familiar and unquestionably gorgeous. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 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
Corbin raked Trick’s eyes behind the referees back, but Yachty hit Corbin with a kendo stick leading to a Death Valley Driver from Trick for the nearfall. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • There was the oblique strain in early April that sidelined him for more than a month.
    Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Other sustaining injuries were linebacker Nick Martin (stinger) and safety Marques Sigle (oblique); cornerback Nate Hobbs did not play because of a groin injury that will keep him out this preseason.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • On July 12, dive team members with California State Parks searched Doane Pond but did not find her.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Departments can choose what types of cases can be searched for by other departments.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Gates open to a sloping, 700-foot-long driveway that passes by whimsical sculptures before arriving at a spacious cobblestone motor court.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • For example, during the first quarter, Alkarmi combed through data and worked toward solutions to reduce customer churn.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Tailored button-up shirt, dark slacks, her cropped silver hair combed sleekly back.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 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
  • Instead, a camera from Clear, the facial recognition company, scanned my face and the gate opened.
    Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The pitched and often emotional vote over Proposition 40 exposed deep fissures in the state party over how to respond to growing grassroots anger over wealth inequality.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Noise colors can be high-pitched (rapidly vibrating) sounds, low-pitched (slowly vibrating) sounds, or a combination.
    Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Wondermind, which was co-founded by Gomez; her mother, Mandy Teefey; and Daniella Pierson in November 2021, touts mental fitness practices and tools.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And now there are full-size mowers that can take on acres of grass, as a result of the technology being developed by companies like Kress, an electric motor company founded in the late 1920s.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Raked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raked. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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