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streak

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verb

as in to stripe
to make stripes on light from the setting sun streaked the clouds in brilliant bands of pink and orange

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of streak
Noun
The Bears are on a two-game winning streak with victories over Middle Tennessee State (22-20) and New Mexico State (24-17 in overtime). Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 Kelce's latest tunnel walk ensemble continues his streak of statement outfits worn to games since the start of the 2025-26 NFL season. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Residents in part of Poza Rica found their homes’ walls streaked with oil after waters from the Cazones River receded, though no spill was confirmed there. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 The photos show dust, scratches, stains and streaking from rainwater but Edison officials say the stainless steel canisters have not suffered damage or stress corrosion cracking that could pose a safety risk to the public. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for streak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
  • The flannel and cashmere blends versions for the chillier seasons that maintain a softer finish in the Prince of Wales, stripes, herringbone and micro design color hues.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • While Harrison opted for the red stripe set, the midnight foulard was a close second.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The small glimmer of hope, though, is home price growth appears to be slowing, according to the Case-Shiller indices.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • However, fans got a small glimmer of hope on Friday when Jackson was upgraded to a full participant in practice after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Residents enjoy the standard perks of membership to FAST, including access to the indoor competition pool, outdoor competition pool, splash pad, FAST FIT training room, and more!
    Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Although Fforme hasn’t previously toyed with color, Howie appeared to gradually incorporate some splashes of blues and greens among Fforme’s stock black and white designs.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The shred of good news is that this might finally get Kate into the White House, since Grace Penn (Allison Janney) is looking for a VP.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Walston ripped up the card and let the shreds fall on Penn.
    Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Serve with the garnishes for sprinkling.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Scott transforms her front yard at 1728 Hanson Lane into a theater of tombstones, complete with scores of skeletons, plenty of pumpkins and a generous sprinkling of ghosts.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But in an interview with Texas Monthly, Crenn offered some hints as to what diners might expect.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Mekhai Lee Emotionally impactful and technically impressive, THEM THAT’S NOT is a gratifying story ripe with moments of joy, a hint of mystery, and an earnest, heartwarming climactic scene.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • One of our customers, a tour bus operator known for exceptional customer service, faced a similar crossroads – how to grow without sacrificing the personal touch that they were known for.
    Dennis Woodside, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The room is shadowy but lively, with the sense that there are things going on in every speck of the frame.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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