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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
Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
One ironclad truism about sports is that all streaks eventually come to an end.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Using the wrong cleaners, such as ammonia and glass cleaner, can cause permanent streaks and damage.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Seventeen minutes into Saturday’s match against last-place CF Montréal, both streaks died together in the cruelest fashion possible.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Atsu and her horse galloping across a frozen lake that looks like blue lace agate; Atsu making camp under the green streaks of the aurora borealis; red maple leaves careening and pinwheeling in the wind in Atsu’s wake.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Team Europe has a chance to break a pair of streaks because no team has won back-to-back Ryder Cups since Europe won three straight from 2010 to 2014.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
It's been a tale of two dramatic streaks, with Detroit going through a slump while Cleveland surges.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Liverpool’s 25-game unbeaten run, which culminated in November 2021, tied their record from 1982, with both streaks ended by a single-goal margin in a league match the weekend after a home victory in the European Cup/Champions League.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
One ironclad truism about sports is that all streaks eventually come to an end.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Using the wrong cleaners, such as ammonia and glass cleaner, can cause permanent streaks and damage.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Seventeen minutes into Saturday’s match against last-place CF Montréal, both streaks died together in the cruelest fashion possible.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Atsu and her horse galloping across a frozen lake that looks like blue lace agate; Atsu making camp under the green streaks of the aurora borealis; red maple leaves careening and pinwheeling in the wind in Atsu’s wake.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Team Europe has a chance to break a pair of streaks because no team has won back-to-back Ryder Cups since Europe won three straight from 2010 to 2014.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
It's been a tale of two dramatic streaks, with Detroit going through a slump while Cleveland surges.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
Noun
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Embrace cozy season with this matching set complete with stripes and a drawstring waist.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The larvae are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 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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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
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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s actions also provide hints.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 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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With 300 locations or so now, Dave’s Hot Chicken still includes local touches with custom, graffiti-style art at each shop.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tutu Atwell’s role is perplexing Every fan base has some trademark bits.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new Galactic Brownie flavor combines brownie batter ice cream, gooey brownie bits, creamy chocolate icing swirls, and rainbow chips that dazzle like the stars in the Milky Way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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