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

How to spot Perseid shooting stars Perseid meteors can be spotted anytime after dark from tonight onwards, streaking away from a patch of sky, or radiant, located close to the red supergiant star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026

These space rocks are remnants of rocky bodies that were streaking around during the early days of the solar system and contain hydrated minerals and organic compounds. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Start at the center of the mold colony and work your way out to help prevent the spores from spreading and the stain from streaking more of the wall. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

In the 17th minute, Marcel Sabitzer, streaking down the left side of the box, crossed a ball near the goal towards Michael Gregoritsch. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Tillman, in turn, pushed the ball ahead to striker Folarin Balogun, who was streaking towards the goal. — Sean Gregory, Time, 2 July 2026

Just be sure to look for liners topped with rust-resistant metal grommets, as a trail of rust streaking your liner is unsightly. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 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. — 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