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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Besides the executives raking in millions right now.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Welfare offices became “job centers” and set welfare recipients to painting park benches, raking leaves and cleaning courtrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

Instead of investing in branded casinos, he and his family have joined the cryptocurrency craze and are raking in massive profits.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

All I can think of is that the rest of the leaves are going to drop and I’ll have to keep raking.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson