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streak

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verb

as in to stripe
to make stripes on light from the setting sun streaked the clouds in brilliant bands of pink and orange

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of streak
Noun
Following Cherry and The Gray Man, the brothers continue their post-Avengers streak of grinding out content for streaming platforms, amassing big budgets and marquee-name stars for quick-consumption movies destined to leave zero cultural footprint. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025 Both streaks were paused in 2020 when the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
The upper stage of a SpaceX Starship launch system, the most powerful rocket ever built, had broken apart minutes after liftoff from South Texas during its seventh test flight, fracturing into a cloud of debris that streaked through the evening sky. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025 Taurean Prince eventually corralled the loose ball and found Trent Jr. streaking down the left wing. Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for streak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
Noun
  • Going 7-of-10 from the stripe also helped seal the deal.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Teammate Jazmine Jones got the rebound and foul, and made one of two from the charity stripe with 4.5 seconds left.
    Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His win is a glimmer of hope for those who don’t live in mansions but just want to make movies.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • No Other Land, about the destruction of a West Bank community, offers a glimmer of hope in the bond between an Israeli and a Palestinian.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • After being made aware of her video, Monadnock Food Co-op had to issue a recall and refunds for their organic red quinoa, organic white quinoa, organic tri-color quinoa, organic cornmeal, organic polenta, organic coconut shreds, and their raw walnuts.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The affected products include quinoa, cornmeal, polenta, coconut shreds and walnuts.
    Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.
    Rob LeDonne, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
  • For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The effort led him to get in touch with editor Richard Milner, who’d already published a book on Matternes’ childhood idol Charles R. Knight.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
  • And in this industry the feminine touch was missing.
    Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Now the property has once again popped up for sale, asking a speck under $6 million.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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