Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rakes up
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For proof, consider that Mars now owns the record for the largest single-day ticket sales in Live Nation North American tour history (according to Live Nation).—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026 -
And while Vegas owns a top-five power play, Marner, typically the top unit’s quarterback, has factored into the scoring at the lowest rate of his career — nabbing a point on only 39 percent of the goals.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bunn acknowledges that the analogy is not completely accurate scientifically.—
Cat Rainsford,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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Because the Western Shore reads about, sees with their eyes, acknowledges, yet still fails to comprehend the real-life issues that continue to exist on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2026
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Plemons admits Lanthimos’ rehearsal process initially left him lost.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even after 12 years together, Sarah admits that those who knew them in high school are still probably shocked by their coupling.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite often appearing invincible on the tennis court, Djokovic confesses to one major weakness off it.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the book, Poppy doesn’t run after Alex, but finds him in the local dive bar and confesses her love in front of all his coworkers.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Looking back at this turbulent year, rife with the usual industry concerns over the viability of the theatrical experience, young people’s slipping attention spans, and Hollywood’s overreliance on franchises, unearths a diverse crop of gems.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ryan’s violent reaction to the scare sets off a chain of events that unearths past secrets and a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Dec. 2025
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To Spoelstra, what such an alignment concedes with spacing can be compensated with offensive rebounds, with the Heat prioritizing possessions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the settlement agreement, Ceratizit neither admits liability nor concedes that the government’s claims are well-founded.—
Desiree Mathurin
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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True to its name, the hyaluronic acid in the formula imparts much of its skin-quenching power.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unlike chubby tamales wrapped in corn husks, the Oaxacan version is flatter, with a more balanced mix of masa and filling, and steamed in a banana leaf that imparts a grassy aroma.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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And if the bullpen gives away another of your wins, maybe crack open a different brand of beer.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Rakes up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rakes%20up. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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