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Definition of streaksnext
plural of streak

streaks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of streak
as in bars
to make stripes on light from the setting sun streaked the clouds in brilliant bands of pink and orange

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Recent Examples of streaks
Noun
This also marked the 88th straight draft that both Michigan and USC had a player picked, the longest streaks of any school. Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Despite a pair of six-game losing streaks and another five-game losing streak, the B’s were somehow able to grind their way to a 100-point season. Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 Use the Right Wiping Pattern Random circular motions are a recipe for visible streaks. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 Too much product leads directly to streaks. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Moving around to look at the door from the side rather than straight on will show streaks that are invisible head-on. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 Top defenseman Jackson LaCombe – more on him in a moment – said that the Ducks’ topsy-turvy 2025-26, which included two seven-game winning streaks but two ice-cold stretches as well, taught them how to adapt. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 Real Madrid and Barcelona are both riding 20-plus-year streaks of playing in the Champions League. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Beltrán lifted his hand to his mouth, revealing what appeared to be black marker streaks across his fingers. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Penn streaks up the court and sinks both free throws after Lee fouls the shooter. Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 30 Nov. 2025 The formula is also waterproof, so those unpredictable winter flurries won’t cause any unsightly streaks down your cheeks. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
Noun
  • She was last described as wearing a white jumper with red stripes.
    Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
  • Leaning into summery stripes and the brand’s ever-trendy pastel color palette makes sense for Trader Joe’s, so maybe customers’ dreams really will come true.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Some splashes of color help enliven it too.
    Adam Williams April 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.
    Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
  • And for all the effort to read between the lines, to connect the dots between moves and motivations, the truth is the Valkyries have given little away about what comes next.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The rooms Rooms are contemporary in style, decorated in grays and whites with touches of aquamarine in the carpets that reflect the ocean outside.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
  • French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026

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