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Definition of stripednext
as in streaked
having stripes the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal

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verb

past tense of stripe
as in barred
to make stripes on the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

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Recent Examples of striped
Adjective
For a cozy new nook, add this compact linen-upholstered sofa with a charming striped pattern and rustic wooden frame. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Save on a charming striped swivel chair set, a sleek shoe storage cabinet for under $100, and more stylish picks from shopper-favorite brands like Martha Stewart. Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026
Verb
Plaza, 41, held her baby bump in a black-and-white striped gown, while Abbott, 40, looked dapper in a black suit. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026 Instead, create a comfortable yet put-together ensemble with a pair of capris, striped long-sleeve T-shirt, and Mary Jane ballet flats. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for striped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striped
Adjective
  • Lasagna, pot roasts, and casseroles can become rather enthusiastic while cooking, and if not tended to regularly, your oven glass could become streaked and stained.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
  • Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The trial court dismissed the petition as time-barred on May 1, 2025, concluding it was filed one day past the 365-day jurisdictional deadline.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
  • Judge releases evidence, defends trial decisions The appeal announcement came days after Judge John Roach, who presided over the trial, released evidence shown to jurors, including photos and videos that had not previously been made public because cameras were barred from the courtroom.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • Officials estimate annual maintenance, operations and security costs will total between $10,000 and $15,000, in addition to the pending restoration of the banded windows.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.
    Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striped. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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