striating

Definition of striatingnext
present participle of striate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for striating
Verb
  • Off a pass from Alex Carpenter, Knight went streaking up the right side of the ice, fended off a defender and then flicked a goal into the top of the net.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
  • As the pulse locks in, organ drones arc overhead like streaking cirrus clouds.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Crews will install barrier walls, patch potholes, and perform striping work during the closures.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The marbling method, a simple smoosh, pinch, and roll, creates bakery-worthy swirls in every cookie.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But there is a distinction, Kutwala said, between flying flags from one’s own property and daubing paint across the town.
    Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Striating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striating. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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