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as in glimmer
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streak
Usa Today Staff,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Stearns' roster moves annoy fans In the midst of their six-game losing streak, Mets fans were heard chanting Pete Alonso's name.
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Doug Williams,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3-0 halftime lead — the team’s largest in any World Cup game.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Noun
Tune in to the next episode to see if the winner will extend the streak or go home.
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Usa Today Staff,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Stearns' roster moves annoy fans In the midst of their six-game losing streak, Mets fans were heard chanting Pete Alonso's name.
—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Within seconds, their left forward Pam Woodworth, 72, streaked past three Togolese defenders, white ponytail flopping.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3-0 halftime lead — the team’s largest in any World Cup game.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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Despite near-record-low consumer sentiment, Americans of all stripes and income levels are spending at a faster clip this year than in 2025, according to Bank of America Institute’s monthly report on depositor data.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, and add a splash of soda, stirring gently to integrate.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the NYC Parks Department kicked off the weekend with a splash and jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem to celebrate the opening.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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The goal scorer then took an artful first touch before drilling it home.
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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