stripes 1 of 3

plural of stripe
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as in streaks
a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the United States flag has seven red stripes

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stripes

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noun (2)

plural of stripe

stripes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stripe
as in bars
to make stripes on the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

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But certain kobolds known as drakes may appear as fiery dragons, which can fly through the air like stripes in the sky. Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025 Topped with pretty stripes of melty marshmallows and crunchy cornflakes, this holiday classic will satisfy the entire table. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025 Flannel patterns can include solid colors, checkered prints, stripes, argyle and anything in between. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025 Winkleman, who also hosts The Traitors, earned her chat show stripes by stepping in for Norton earlier this year when the Irish presenter was on a break from his BBC duties. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025 Simmons, selected 32nd overall, quickly earned his stripes and became the Chiefs’ starting left tackle. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 These downhome potatoes earn their Western stripes by sizzling in bacon grease before getting smothered with barbecue sauce, cheese, peppers, and plenty of crispy bacon. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 The bold stripes give them a fun, old-school touch, while the sleek shape keeps them modern enough to wear with anything. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Curious about how Coco Rocha and Claudia Schiffer earned their stripes? Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025

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