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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Trading desks are raking in money from volatile markets and dealmakers are busier than they have been in a while.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

One New York City mechanic is raking in $2,200 a night, off a single pothole.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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

Then she hung on and rode him out of the yard, raking his sides like a professional bull rider.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen