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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rakes (in)
Verb
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Each bookstore visit earns an entry to win prizes, with no purchase necessary.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Her interview initially goes poorly, but Ferguson immediately takes a liking to her, which earns her a position on the duchess’ staff.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The whole scene is breathtaking, especially when Pidgeon’s Carolyn realizes just how dire their situation has become.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Everybody realizes there will be a large learning curve, but Vitello has already made a strong impression on his players.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Rakes (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rakes%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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