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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
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
On the ride back from the hospital, Naim and Ryan have a moment in the back of the bus, and Naim’s hand makes streaks on the bus window’s condensation.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The acidity of baking soda is breaks down the stain and lifts it off the surface of your mug without leaving streaks or damaging your mug's material.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Mix pastels andR vivid streaks to create a gorgeous look that's fitting for your next beachside getaway.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
At four thirty, pink streaks the sky, like the time mama stepped on the brakes too fast at an intersection and the tires scraped the road black.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
The black-and-white security video shows a figure approaching a runway and starting to cross it, seemingly at walking pace, when the aircraft streaks into view.
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Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Up ahead, 22-year-old Frenchman Paul Magnier streaks clear for his first Grand Tour stage victory.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter.
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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.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Take out those streaks, and this team is 20-27 for the year.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Once dry, buff the floor with a soft cloth to prevent streaks.
—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
On the ride back from the hospital, Naim and Ryan have a moment in the back of the bus, and Naim’s hand makes streaks on the bus window’s condensation.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Imagine taking the gorgeous rock formations of Zion or Badlands national park and plunking them down on the shore of Lake Superior—along with a liberal dose of colorful streaks.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The acidity of baking soda is breaks down the stain and lifts it off the surface of your mug without leaving streaks or damaging your mug's material.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Mix pastels andR vivid streaks to create a gorgeous look that's fitting for your next beachside getaway.
—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Scratches, streaks, and a hazy appearance are common results of treating oven glass like any other surface, especially when stains have been baked on for some time.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
The debris – space rocks known as meteoroids – collides with Earth's atmosphere at high speed and disintegrates, creating fiery and colorful streaks in the sky, according to NASA.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
When an Arietid streaks across the daytime sky, the ionized trail will bounce distant signals right into the antenna, resulting in an eerie short burst of music or voice breaking through the static.
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Jules-Pierre Malartre,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
At four thirty, pink streaks the sky, like the time mama stepped on the brakes too fast at an intersection and the tires scraped the road black.
—
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
The black-and-white security video shows a figure approaching a runway and starting to cross it, seemingly at walking pace, when the aircraft streaks into view.
—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Up ahead, 22-year-old Frenchman Paul Magnier streaks clear for his first Grand Tour stage victory.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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
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Made from a travel-friendly fabric, these pull-on pants with a drawstring waist come in stripes and prints that would inspire me to get dressed.
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This rollneck style from Gap comes in a variety of fun colors—and even stripes—so your outfits still feel fresh and exciting.
Noun
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One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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For outdoor use, the D2 Pro adds 270mm of ground clearance, IP65 protection against dust, mud, and water splashes, and a carbon steel frame for everyday durability.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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.
Noun
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
Noun
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.
Noun
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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