rake up

verb

raked up; raking up; rakes up
Synonyms of rake upnext

transitive verb

: to make known or public : uncover
rake up a scandal

Examples of rake up in a Sentence

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There are no pods to rake up in the fall with these varieties. — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 1 May 2026 Spring cleanup will be an easy matter of loosely raking up dead foliage. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026 This little thing does a great job of raking up dog fluff that gets trapped in car upholstery. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 24 June 2026 Leaf Mold Before raking up your leaves in the fall, consider using them as leaf mold to boost soil health. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rake up

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rake up was in 1581

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“Rake up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rake%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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