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as in specks
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Blue Devils also have had 10- and 11-game winning streaks this season.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Workplace platforms turn everyday tasks into dashboards, rankings and streaks.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The coppery, medium-brown streaks stood out against her otherwise dark brown waves, adding awesome dimension to an already outstanding style.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Three of those streaks came in the last 15 years; the other two came before Strawberry.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Indiana and Washington are both riding double-digit losing streaks while Sacramento has gone 5-5 in its last 10, including the Kings’ win over the Pacers last week.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Finally, use a dry section of the cloth to remove any remaining streaks.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats twice had five-game losing streaks in the Big Ten this season.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
White, chalky corrosion or rust streaks here are classic indicators.
—Jenna Prestininzi, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The Blue Devils also have had 10- and 11-game winning streaks this season.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Workplace platforms turn everyday tasks into dashboards, rankings and streaks.
—Beth Dufault, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The coppery, medium-brown streaks stood out against her otherwise dark brown waves, adding awesome dimension to an already outstanding style.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Three of those streaks came in the last 15 years; the other two came before Strawberry.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Indiana and Washington are both riding double-digit losing streaks while Sacramento has gone 5-5 in its last 10, including the Kings’ win over the Pacers last week.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Finally, use a dry section of the cloth to remove any remaining streaks.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats twice had five-game losing streaks in the Big Ten this season.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025
The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
Noun
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Jean-Claude takes what first appears to be a simple white shirt with blue stripes off the shelf.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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Foligno’s return will mean an on-ice reunion with his brother Nick, who came to the Wild in early March at the trade deadline and has already earned his stripes as a valuable penalty killer.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Braves didn’t make many offseason splashes but instead should get a lot of key players back to full health after a disastrous run of injuries throughout 2025.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The design here avoids ski-lodge clichés but maintains splendid common areas, including a cozy library and a grand lobby decorated with stone and wood finishes and splashes of rich red and orange hues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The surface of the bay glimmers all the way to the islands on the ethereal horizon.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And excitingly, there are structural hints with WISPIT 2's protoplanetary disk of more forming protoplanets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jay has also been dropping hints about being back outside this year.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
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The dining room, finished with rich wood wainscoting, is illuminated by a modern chandelier that hints at the apartment’s contemporary touches.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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