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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert
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as in swipes
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole
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Recent Examples of stripes
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small day-biting species with white stripes on their back and legs.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The flag itself was purple and resembled the flag of Israel, with stripes above and below a Star of David in the center.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026
More generally, cottonmouths have broad heads and dark stripes that run through their eyes, as well as deep facial pits between their eyes and nostrils.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
On Wednesday, workers put finishing touches on crosswalk stripes.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
With England wearing white, Argentina were unable to play in their traditional blue-and-white stripes.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The style is available in over 50 different colors and patterns—from vibrant florals and playful polka dots to classic stripes and solid tones.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
For the horizontal stripes on the pride flag, designer Salem X chose green to represent nonbinary genders, white and black because they aren't associated with any gender, and gray for semi-genderlessness.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
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Sure, TravisMathew earned its stripes in men’s golf apparel, but the brand took a wholly different path in regards to the women’s lineup.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, is a small day-biting species with white stripes on their back and legs.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The flag itself was purple and resembled the flag of Israel, with stripes above and below a Star of David in the center.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026
More generally, cottonmouths have broad heads and dark stripes that run through their eyes, as well as deep facial pits between their eyes and nostrils.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
On Wednesday, workers put finishing touches on crosswalk stripes.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
With England wearing white, Argentina were unable to play in their traditional blue-and-white stripes.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The style is available in over 50 different colors and patterns—from vibrant florals and playful polka dots to classic stripes and solid tones.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
For the horizontal stripes on the pride flag, designer Salem X chose green to represent nonbinary genders, white and black because they aren't associated with any gender, and gray for semi-genderlessness.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripes
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Record streaks at risk The S & P 500 fell Wednesday, putting its nine-week winning streak in jeopardy.—
Adrian van Hauwermeiren,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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To be fair, two of those six-game losing streaks were part of double-digit skids that season (13 games and 11 games).—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Maxwell Bowman’s projection and video design are sharply on point, with clean and clear swipes and transitions that are the lifeblood of any live production.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Take a clean, dry microfiber cloth and wipe down the shower tiles, working in long swipes.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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Rhodes peppered Gunther with punches, a bionic elbow and a Pedigree for a nearfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Stockstill was throwing punches, but not connecting.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The best sci-fi games are often pigeonholed into specific genres like shooters, strategy games, and RPGs, and for good reason; franchises like Mass Effect, StarCraft, and Half-Life are all-time classics.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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In metro Atlanta, the game of table tennis is helping people with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and people who have had strokes.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Cantlay has gained strokes on approach in all 10 career visits to Muirfield, which is the most important for Jack's Place.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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June’s astro-weather challenges your love life, creative expression and emotional boundaries — Mercury in Cancer, for instance, will clash with Saturn, which can trigger a serious conversation around dating, children or a passion project of sorts.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday was a milestone moment of sorts.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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