rake 1 of 3

as in degenerate
a person who has sunk below the normal moral standard was often spotted in sordid places that reinforced a reputation as one of the city's most notorious rakes

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rake

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noun (2)

as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the floor of the auditorium doesn't have much of a rake, so sightlines for spectators in the rear are not good

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rake

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verb

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Recent Examples of rake
Noun
These early models featured an automatic rake attachment (much like the Pet Zone Smart Scoop box, below) but had problems with reliability and loudness. Molly Higgins, WIRED, 3 Mar. 2025 Flattening and Excavation One of the best ways to eliminate existing ant hills is to level the ant hill with a rake or shovel. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Verb
Jensen is raking at Double-A with a .302 batting average, five home runs and 35 RBIs. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025 The grass and roots can then be raked out after tilling the soil and before planting flowers. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rake
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Verb
  • Authorities searched the Chatfield Reservoir for a missing paddleboarder Monday evening.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 8 July 2025
  • As rescuers search for people by air, land and water, officials are warning those in central Texas that the flooding threat is not over.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 7 July 2025
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  • Drones, rescue teams and volunteers are combing through debris, hoping to find answers for the families of the missing.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 July 2025
  • The search has encompassed several local, state and federal agencies – including the U.S. Marshals service and Border Patrol’s Tactical Unit – combing through the area’s vast wilderness by land and air.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • As a 17-year-old, Gena Sims found inspiration while taking care of her sister.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
  • Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.
    Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Bastianich’s tips include picking a firm, fresh eggplant, cutting it in thick slices, dredging them in flour and panfrying before draining, cooling, rolling, nestling in the sauce and baking until bubbly.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
  • County crews have since dredged nearby canals with hopes of preventing a similar disaster.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Verb
  • Just scan your bar cart for an interesting bottle, crack a can of tonic, and apéro hour is yours.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • Ruff scanned and rescanned his ticket in disbelief.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 July 2025

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“Rake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rake. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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