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as in splashes
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there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In particular, the images were grainy, showing evidence of noise that appeared in horizontal streaks across the field-of-view.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
August made history on its own, but compared to the record-shattering extremes of 2023 and 2024, this year had fewer heat streaks.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From leaving behind lint, scratching or damaging delicate finishes, or making streaks that require even more cleaning, those handy towels have their limits.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Hubble, on its part, highlights clumps and streaks near the dust lane, showing that the star is still actively feeding on material from its surroundings while also releasing jets and outflows.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
The Cubs have done a good job of finding ways to salvage series and not go on extended losing streaks.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
This includes its distinctive Solar Yellow finish, a vinyl livery made up of green streaks, and a bespoke electroform badge.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Or the culmination of 100 wins in 113 matches on the ITF World Tennis Tour, including streaks of 20, 16 and 27 matches and, in one stint, 42 sets?
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
The massive compensation offer comes as Tesla faces one of its worst sales streaks, with its stock falling 16% this year, driven by rising competition, government cuts to EV subsidies, and Musk’s polarizing politics.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In particular, the images were grainy, showing evidence of noise that appeared in horizontal streaks across the field-of-view.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
August made history on its own, but compared to the record-shattering extremes of 2023 and 2024, this year had fewer heat streaks.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
From leaving behind lint, scratching or damaging delicate finishes, or making streaks that require even more cleaning, those handy towels have their limits.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Hubble, on its part, highlights clumps and streaks near the dust lane, showing that the star is still actively feeding on material from its surroundings while also releasing jets and outflows.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
The Cubs have done a good job of finding ways to salvage series and not go on extended losing streaks.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
This includes its distinctive Solar Yellow finish, a vinyl livery made up of green streaks, and a bespoke electroform badge.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Or the culmination of 100 wins in 113 matches on the ITF World Tennis Tour, including streaks of 20, 16 and 27 matches and, in one stint, 42 sets?
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
Noun
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In a wetsuit alright, a sleek black one with a patch that looks like a police badge sewn on the chest and sergeant’s stripes on the sleeves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sky Control divides the glass panel into nine individually changeable segments, or stripes.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These processes created microscopic craters and splashes of molten rock on the asteroid's surface, according to the paper.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Toothpaste specks needs to be removed from mirrors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Servillo is such a sly actor, and the director showcases his deadpan performance with such slow-build curiosity, that the film is always cueing us to read his mind, to see the glimmers of thought and soul behind the façade.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The video was picked apart by people looking for some hints as to the shooter’s motivation or politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Swifties also took note of a few extremely subtle hints Swift made during her appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, indicating a Super Bowl performance could be in her future.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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While the regulator polices insider trading and market manipulation, companies are allowed to publish the bare minimum in public reporting, which does little to reassure skeptical investors.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mix it all up — tailored sober jackets with shimmery eveningwear fabrics; menswear silhouettes with classically feminine touches and treatments all blended together; retro and futurism.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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White oak flooring, cabinetry, and beams are paired with soft blues, neutrals, and touches of pink, including on the front door.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Subtle bits of faux wheat give it additional texture, and there’s an attached loop in the back for easy hanging.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The digital world operates through bits, which function as basic switches that maintain either a 0 or a 1 value.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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