raking

VERB

scrape up, hoe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comb scour scrape

STRONG

clear collect enfilade examine gather grade graze grub harrow hunt ransack rasp remove rummage scan scratch scrutinize search smooth sweep weed

WEAK

break up clean up clear up fine-comb fine-tooth-comb

Antonyms

STRONG

disperse distribute divide plant scatter

Example Sentences

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“Michael” went on to shatter box-office records for biopics, raking in almost $220 million worldwide during its first opening weekend.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Besides the executives raking in millions right now.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Smead described eBay as “the New York Stock Exchange of preowned items,” raking in ‘‘loads of money” from transaction fees.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Even for tech giants that are raking in revenue and profits, those numbers look increasingly worrisome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“Aaah,” he said, raking the hair back from his eyes, and belched.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt