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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert
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as in swipe
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole
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Recent Examples of stripe
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Chocolate brown stripes punctuate a light charcoal gray background, and the low-pile weave made from recycled polyester gives it an impermeable, easy-to-clean surface.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Instead, create a comfortable yet put-together ensemble with a pair of capris, striped long-sleeve T-shirt, and Mary Jane ballet flats.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Noun
All that’s missing is a stripe running around its midsole.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Chocolate brown stripes punctuate a light charcoal gray background, and the low-pile weave made from recycled polyester gives it an impermeable, easy-to-clean surface.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Verb
Plaza, 41, held her baby bump in a black-and-white striped gown, while Abbott, 40, looked dapper in a black suit.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Instead, create a comfortable yet put-together ensemble with a pair of capris, striped long-sleeve T-shirt, and Mary Jane ballet flats.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stripe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripe
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Minasian clashed with respected manager Joe Maddon early in his tenure, eventually leading to Maddon’s firing amid an epic losing streak in the 2022 season.
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Starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep made his 2026 debut by throwing two-plus innings of scoreless relief, and Ozzie Albies drove in a pair of runs as the Braves beat the Giants 3-1 at Oracle Park on Friday to halt a four-game losing streak.
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Peter Gendelman, a Caesarea region expert from the IAA, said the discovery was the first of its kind in roughly three decades.
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Lands’ statement gives no indication of how NPS officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
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On Tuesday, protesters were asked to bring diapers and write demands for Pradhan’s resignation on them – a satirical swipe at the government’s inability to stop exam leaks, Dipke said.
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That is exactly what happened after Wilson Isidor took the breath away with a swipe of his right foot to send a ferocious, bending, goal-of-the-tournament contender past Yassine Bounou.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
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Daniel takes advantage of this momentary distraction to deliver a left hook, right punch to the gut, asking Lestat about his maker, Magnus (Damien Atkins).
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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Chocolate chips are calorie-dense, with roughly 70 calories in a small handful of about one tablespoon, says Young, depending on the brand and variety.
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Apple could still handle the iPhone differently by raising only Pro model prices, adjusting storage tiers, leaning on carrier promotions or pushing trade-in offers harder to soften the blow.
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The fire also dealt a devastating blow to Eagle Point Ski Resort, where several buildings were damaged or destroyed.
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The convention hall was filled with cosplayers, from rookies to experts, dressed as characters from a variety of genres, from anime to gaming.
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The 1970s were truly when science fiction cinema made astronomical leaps into the public's consciousness and catapulted out of the B-movie bin to become a respected entertainment genre.
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“Stripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripe. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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