RAKES UP Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rakes up

verb

present tense third-person singular of rake up

as in owns

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The Upland resident owns Young’s Automotive in Covina, according to the statement, where he is accused of placing the cameras to record unsuspecting victims using the bathroom.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
The design now spans bracelets, earrings, rings, and watches, and is said to rank among the highest performing products in the Richemont group, which owns the maison.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of owns

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The settlement acknowledges that HDQ Neutral can cause serious health problems including chemical burns and permanent eye damage.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Crow acknowledges that freedom and other words have been co-opted for divisive purposes.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of acknowledges

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With the whizbang action long in the series’ rearview, this quiet road trip proves its emotional centerpiece, as Noah confesses both his true nature and his desire to be better — the conflict of his programming.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Things are suddenly different, starting at work, where the gallery director confesses to noticing him for the first time and a punky feminist artist requests his involvement in her upcoming show.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of confesses

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Ween will revisit their tour in support of their classic Chocolate and Cheese in a new box set that unearths seven full gigs from the trek.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Equal parts emotional, horrifying and humorous, Pagans unearths all our darkest thoughts about family.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of unearths

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Children today are growing up around AI, robots and devices that once belonged to science fiction, and Yoshida concedes that reality has, in some ways, caught up with Doraemon’s gadgets.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Flock’s new safeguards show that the company concedes that design matters, but private settings cannot substitute for laws.

— Henry F. Fradella, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of concedes

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Leo, whose only dream is to visit the Everglades, imparts his wisdom to the students who take him home each week.

— Miranda Rake, Parents, 13 Sep. 2026
Grilling imparts a smoky flavor, while roasting enhances foods’ natural sweetness through caramelization and creates a crisp texture.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

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