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as in splashes
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
The only longer streaks by any player to begin their postseason career at home in MLB history are by Don Larsen and Jim Lonborg.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
So, to find out if this is the cause, to verify the infection, go outside to your tree, and cut into the light-colored sapwood of a dying branch, and look for greenish-black streaks and discoloration.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Interest in the team has been building all season, highlighted by several long winning streaks including 14 games in August, which saw George Webb restaurants give away about 200,000 burgers — a promotion that drew national attention.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Work in Long Vertical and Horizontal Strokes People often think that scrubbing glass vigorously is what prevents pesky streaks, but the opposite is true.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Faster impact speeds lead to brighter shooting stars, creating spectacular meteor streaks.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
San Diego State and the University of San Diego each ran their streaks to six straight wins, while Point Loma Nazarene climbed to fifth in the NCAA Division II rankings and Mesa College to second among California’s community colleges.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Stark streaks cut across the right and left sides of her head, from the roots down, over her signature black color.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Reassuringly, Pies crunched the numbers on what followed past such streaks, and concludes that such calm ascents rarely come at the very end of a bull market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
The only longer streaks by any player to begin their postseason career at home in MLB history are by Don Larsen and Jim Lonborg.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
So, to find out if this is the cause, to verify the infection, go outside to your tree, and cut into the light-colored sapwood of a dying branch, and look for greenish-black streaks and discoloration.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Interest in the team has been building all season, highlighted by several long winning streaks including 14 games in August, which saw George Webb restaurants give away about 200,000 burgers — a promotion that drew national attention.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Work in Long Vertical and Horizontal Strokes People often think that scrubbing glass vigorously is what prevents pesky streaks, but the opposite is true.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Faster impact speeds lead to brighter shooting stars, creating spectacular meteor streaks.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
San Diego State and the University of San Diego each ran their streaks to six straight wins, while Point Loma Nazarene climbed to fifth in the NCAA Division II rankings and Mesa College to second among California’s community colleges.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Stark streaks cut across the right and left sides of her head, from the roots down, over her signature black color.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
Noun
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This includes the elegant square neckline, the secure wide stripes, and the seamed skirt that catches the eye.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Imagine playful stripes in a kids’ bath or a shower door framed with tile trim for a polished, bespoke finish.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inventive prop makers undoubtedly experimented with other stand-ins for blood over the centuries, like splashes of red paint.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of hope, even in bitter defeat, for the reigning AFC champions.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cherry is mild with hints of contrasting sweet and tart flavors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He’s tied for third in the NFL with 119 touches but ranks only 16th in yards from scrimmage (497).—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Expect aromas of red and black fruits with touches of bell pepper, jalapeño, and graphite, followed by flavors of raspberries, blackberries, red plums, and dark cherries, along with earthy notes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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As is customary, Danielle got the showier instrumental bits of the night, going from playing some serious fuzz guitar to the mid-show segment that has her kicking it on drums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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