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

Tragedy, humor and scientific interest rubbed shoulders as Atlanta turned out Thursday night to view the astral spectacle which sent 261 stars streaking across the heavens. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Arguably Washington’s biggest highlight of training camp came Monday when Willis spotted the third-year receiver streaking across the field and fired a deep ball for what would have been a 30-yard gain. — Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Using a soft brush mounted to the pole, scrub the wall in 10-foot sections from bottom to top to avoid streaking. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

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