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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
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The offense didn’t stop for the Rangers, adding three more runs, including a home run in the bottom of the eighth from Wyatt Langford to seal the win and snap a three-game losing streak.
—Cal Phillips
june 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Vegas has regularly found players streaking behind the Carolina defense for breakaways and odd-man rushes.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Last weekend, Hamilton delivered his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 41-race winless streak, claiming the 106th victory of his extraordinary career and becoming Formula 1’s oldest race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The offense didn’t stop for the Rangers, adding three more runs, including a home run in the bottom of the eighth from Wyatt Langford to seal the win and snap a three-game losing streak.
—Cal Phillips
june 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
Verb
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.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Vegas has regularly found players streaking behind the Carolina defense for breakaways and odd-man rushes.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Candidates from every political stripe have done it, including in 1996, when future President Barack Obama successfully challenged all his opponents in a state Senate primary.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Young guests can make a splash at the 16,000-square-foot waterpark or one of the seven freshwater pools.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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The industry has been keeping a close eye on what Koosha and his producer Tom Rogers have been doing — namely, conjuring a movie out of thin air without a single shred of an actor, location, crew member or camera.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The team has a real sense of unity, as well as a sprinkling of class led by experienced defender Achraf Hakimi.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The machine-like efficiency is terrifying, right up until a single speck of dirt falls into the gears.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to drop a major hint about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details on June 15.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The hosts outshoot Qatar 32-2 and had 97 touches in the box in one of the most dominant performances in recent World Cup history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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