raking up

Definition of raking upnext
present participle of rake up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raking up
Verb
  • Amphitheaters are a huge part of Live Nation’s business, with the company owning about 150 across the country.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
  • That’s how Netflix goes from selling CPMs on dramas to owning an entirely new premium ad category.
    Max Cutler, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For years, some members of the budget advisory board have recommended the city stop giving away millions every year to local nonprofits, but the commission has continued the practice.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The scam reportedly tricked Russian drone operators into giving away the location of their Starlink terminals, allowing Ukrainian artillery and drones to target them.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Vinterberg, in a lengthy speech, closed by acknowledging his daughter, Ida, who had been killed in a car accident four days into the production.
    Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
  • While acknowledging the negotiations, Díaz-Canel quickly pivoted to blaming the United States for the country’s dire economic situation.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Raking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raking%20up. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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