RAKES UP Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rakes up

verb

present tense third-person singular of rake up

as in owns

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Requests for comment were sent to the Red Sox and Audacy, which owns WEEI, but were not immediately returned.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Rocket Companies, its parent company, also owns companies that provide title insurance, property valuations and more.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of owns

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Now, Anthropic acknowledges that its marks are signals, not definitive proof of AI-generation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
At the same time, the expert acknowledges that our brains haven’t evolved to process the enormous, nearly constant barrage of information coming from our devices.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledges

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Apart from deepening its presence in existing markets, IHH is also considering expanding into adjacent countries, though Prem admits that no concrete plans have yet been made.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
The complaint acknowledges that this situation is unusual, and admits that the First Amendment gives Americans the right to criticize their own government without fear of liability.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of admits

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Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Then Armand confesses to Molloy that, actually, he’s been in love with him for decades.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of confesses

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Dickson himself concedes there is still much work to be done to fully rehabilitate the Gap, as well as its sister brands.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a similar scene in the second episode, in which chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak concedes that sticking with their older players for one too many seasons has cost them.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of concedes

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Ross now imparts these crucial lessons on preparation, mindset, and team cohesion to her athletes, preparing them for the intense Olympic spotlight and the pursuit of gold.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of imparts

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