strafes

verb

present tense third-person singular of strafe
as in rakes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strafes
  1. rakes
  2. attacks
  3. hits
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  • Plus, helpful cleaning gadgets like these pet hair remover carpet rakes and this handy robot vacuum are also steeply discounted right now.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.
    — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of rakes
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  • Some of the most popular entries include SCP-173, a concrete statue that attacks anyone who breaks eye contact, and SCP-682, a supremely intelligent reptile that can adapt to any environment and rapidly heal any injury.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson, a longevity-maxxing advocate, announced in July that he was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, a chronic inflammatory condition where the immune system attacks the cells within the stomach lining.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of attacks
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  • The incoming wave hits a slanted wall, bounces off at an angle, and rapidly spirals into complete unpredictability.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • An old-school shag hairstyle traditionally hits between the collarbone and chest, but face shape and hair texture should dictate your most flattering length.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hits
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“Strafes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strafes. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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