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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rakes (in)
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At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026 -
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) earns 3X Chase Ultimate Rewards® points on most generic online grocery purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dog gets last place, and James realizes that Willie overfed him on purpose to make the odds better for him in the next race.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Healy realizes in today’s music industry there’s often no reason for a strong independent artist to join up with a label, since key traditional label responsibilities such as production, distribution and promotion can often be handled by the artists themselves.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Rakes (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rakes%20%28in%29. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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