Synonyms of streaking

streaking

verb

present participle of streak

as in striping

to make stripes on

light from the setting sun streaked the clouds in brilliant bands of pink and orange

Synonyms & Similar Words

• striping
• banding
• barring
• blazing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of streaking

There was Mickey Hatcher streaking around the bases in the 1988 World Series. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

In a photo recently captured by NASA astronaut Anil Menon from the ISS, bars of city light can be seen streaking beneath the station — 262 miles (422 kilometers) beneath, to be exact. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Georgia State quarterback Cameran Brown found his groove, leading a methodical 10-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 12-yard touchdown pass to streaking Rodshaun Dorsey, cutting the UCF lead to 10-7. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

On replay, a Sun Devils player can be seen streaking toward the punter from that edge. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

Multiple social media users commented, sharing videos of an object streaking through the sky. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 14 Sep. 2026

With beads of sweat still streaking down his face, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer happily went over the checklist on his personal notepad after the Gamecocks’ 57-0 season-opening win over Kent State. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

But, for one June evening, the sun was streaking the horizon, and a fashion show was about to start. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Days turn crisp, aspens begin streaking the valley with gold and summer crowds thin in Grand Teton National Park. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026