rakes (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of rake (in)
as in cashes in (on)

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  1. earns
  2. realizes
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  • The Republican who earns the most votes in August will face Democrat Amy Diediker in November.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The home earns high marks for its landscaping and curb appeal.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
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  • Later, their tentative friendship turns into something more passionate — to the dismay of eavesdropping Asla, who realizes she is not the party Helge’s charm was aimed at.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Store owners read those signals faster than any brand realizes, and their decision to work with you is often made in those moments.
    — Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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“Rakes (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rakes%20%28in%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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