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

Meta isn’t helped by the fact that it doesn’t have a cloud business, either, and huge amounts begin raking in by its Mag Seven rivals suggest an even greater level of differentiation going forward.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Amazon is raking in cash at the box office after sending Ryan Gosling to space with “Project Hail Mary.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

She was down on the beach at Fletcher’s Bay, raking for steamer clams busily.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson