rake (in)

verb

Definition of rake (in)next
as in to cash in (on)

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  1. clean up
  2. earn
  3. realize
  4. gain
Verb
  • Bailee’s birth — which came while Jelly was behind bars — marked a turning point in his life, inspiring him to clean up his act.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Before the primary election, Kim was mostly known for being photographed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, with a trash bag in hand, cleaning up after the pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of clean up
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  • Just about all of the Chiefs’ 300 offensive yards were earned.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Since signing a five-year extension worth a maximum of $170 million before the 2023 season, Bosa earns a salary of $1.125 million this season, or $62,500 per week spread out over 18 weeks.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of earn
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  • Overall, average realized gold price for the quarter came in at $2,491 per ounce, up 28% versus last year, while its average realized silver price came in at $29.71, up 25% versus last year.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But what fewer people realize, and the main reason Nixta has earned a spot atop the dining guide, is what’s going on indoors at the outdoor taqueria.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of realize
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  • Democrats are grieving and searching for answers after an election that saw their nemesis reclaim the presidency while his fellow Republicans gained control of the Senate and may hold the House as well.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • With each passing month, buyers are gaining the upper hand as the inventory of unsold listings grows.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of gain
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“Rake (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rake%20%28in%29. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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