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raked

American  
[reykt] / reɪkt /

adjective

  1. inclining from the vertical or from the horizontal.

    raked masts; a raked stage.

Other Word Forms

  • unraked adjective

Etymology

Origin of raked

First recorded in 1945–50; rake 3 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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During an internal affairs interview, Halem said that he raked in about $1 million a year in profit from Drive-LA, according to a department source who requested anonymity in order to discuss personnel matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Movie, raked in more than $1.36 billion worldwide, says BoxOfficeMojo.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The venues raked in more money when they began banning concertgoers from bringing their own lawn chairs to its amphitheaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

On a $25 million budget, “It Ends with Us” raked in a jaw-dropping $351 million worldwide.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

He raked his hair back, cracked an eye open, and caught me staring.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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