RAKES (IN) Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

rakes (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of rake (in)

as in cashes in (on)

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grosses

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The track nearly earns BTS its ninth champion on the worldwide roster, but the South Korean superstars are blocked by Shakira and Burna Boy.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
His salary has risen over time, so with the fulfilment of various bonuses — such as winning FIFA’s The Best award in 2024 — Vinicius Jr earns around €18m net per season.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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