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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Style still counts: While many of today’s coaches dress for raking leaves, Pitino wears suits that cost more than nice vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Freeman posted on-base percentages of .407 and .410, while raking a league-leading 47 and 59 doubles, respectively, in 2022 and 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel, charmed moviegoers in North America over the four-day US holiday weekend, raking in $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

But it is Starlink, its satellite-internet business, that is raking in the bulk of the company’s cash.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

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

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt