rakes up

verb

present tense third-person singular of rake up
as in owns

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  1. owns
  2. acknowledges
  3. admits
  4. confesses
  5. unearths
  6. concedes
  7. imparts
  8. gives away
Verb
  • Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns BNSF, and the railroad is a fierce critic of Vena’s takeover bid for Norfolk Southern.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Eventually, Tyler contacted a friend who owns D&D Bait Shop nearby, where the fish could spend the night in a larger tank with a better aeration system.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of owns
Verb
  • Like Dimitrov, Musetti acknowledges that the shot’s beauty comes with a cost.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Bret even acknowledges there may be multiple killers in this episode.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of acknowledges
Verb
  • The bigger the screen, the more likely one is to feel full immersion in an experience that Tez admits was frequently unpleasant, only without the accompanying hits of dopamine or adrenaline, much less the sense of accomplishment.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Aparacio admits that most of won’t be able to keep up with that schedule and says six months is okay, too, and that particular chore can be saved for the big season changes and cleaning that comes with winter and summer.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of admits
Verb
  • Guadagnino confesses his dislike of the film, which doesn’t even merit a clip, unlike Little Buddha, which probably has fewer defenders.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of confesses
Verb
  • Equal parts emotional, horrifying and humorous, Pagans unearths all our darkest thoughts about family.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While the research unearths new factors that appear to influence phantom quake sensations, the study has its limitations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of unearths
Verb
  • The stores here had their strengths, Bron concedes — digital retailing and planning capabilities, for instance.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Murdy concedes, of course, Halloween Horror Nights can only glance at some of the film’s deeper meaning.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of concedes
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Her phrasing gives away the fact that the original house is no more.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Why James Dolan gives away the most expensive seats in the house to likes of Timothée Chalamet, Mariska Hargitay and Tracy Morgan.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gives away
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