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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as in searched
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
he raked repeatedly through his luggage, hoping that in one of the bags he would find his lost passport before his flight's departure
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Recent Examples of raked
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
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
Lateef sheepishly raked his hand through his hair.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
In total, the event raked $41 million (35 million euros)—bolstered, of course, by that pair of Monets.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Folsom crews worked Monday to repair a large sinkhole that opened in the city’s Lexington Hills neighborhood during weekend storm that raked across the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Where Lawson raked leaves, shoveled snow and delivered The Washington Post for money.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Police say Ortiz raked Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property with an assault rifle, striking an Airstream trailer on the property, the singer’s home and a neighbor’s home.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
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
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
Lateef sheepishly raked his hand through his hair.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
In total, the event raked $41 million (35 million euros)—bolstered, of course, by that pair of Monets.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Folsom crews worked Monday to repair a large sinkhole that opened in the city’s Lexington Hills neighborhood during weekend storm that raked across the capital region.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Where Lawson raked leaves, shoveled snow and delivered The Washington Post for money.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Police say Ortiz raked Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property with an assault rifle, striking an Airstream trailer on the property, the singer’s home and a neighbor’s home.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region, leaving trees down and substantial property damage in their wake.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raked
Verb
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on Friday searched a medical building in Carmichael after receiving what turned about to be unfounded reports of an intruder.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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An oblique injury barred him from competing for a big-league job in spring training and delayed the start of his season until May 1.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Soler has had various issues with his groin, side and oblique for the past few weeks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Searchers combed the land as drone technology and professional divers were deployed, police said in an update.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Those families who filed complaints are in addition to victims who were identified through hours of video surveillance that investigators combed through, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rookie scanned the floor before stepping back and draining a 3-pointer over the league’s most popular player.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wiliot said these real-time and always-on sensors set themselves apart from RFID or barcodes, whose data are only as good as the last time the code was scanned.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Noise colors can be high-pitched (rapidly vibrating) sounds, low-pitched (slowly vibrating) sounds, or a combination.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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Soon the noise became louder and high-pitched.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Raked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raked. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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