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as in splashes
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Don't forget to use the windshield washer feature to make sure there are no streaks left behind.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
German cockroaches are ¼ to 3/8 inches long and pale brown or tan with two dark streaks behind the head.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Many players take pride in having long win streaks or getting a reverse rainbow – correctly guessing the purple, blue, green and yellow groups in that order with no mistakes.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox will also look to regain their footing after seeing each of their top playoff competitors rip off lengthy win streaks.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The Mets, who have had three losing streaks of at least five games since June, remain two games ahead of the Giants in the National League wild-card race.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The massive compensation offer comes as Tesla faces one of its worst sales streaks, with its stock falling 16% this year, driven by rising competition, government cuts to EV subsidies, and Musk’s polarizing politics.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Wipe the surface in the direction of the stainless steel's grain to avoid streaks and result in a polished appearance.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Don't forget to use the windshield washer feature to make sure there are no streaks left behind.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
German cockroaches are ¼ to 3/8 inches long and pale brown or tan with two dark streaks behind the head.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Many players take pride in having long win streaks or getting a reverse rainbow – correctly guessing the purple, blue, green and yellow groups in that order with no mistakes.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Available in four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox will also look to regain their footing after seeing each of their top playoff competitors rip off lengthy win streaks.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The Mets, who have had three losing streaks of at least five games since June, remain two games ahead of the Giants in the National League wild-card race.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The massive compensation offer comes as Tesla faces one of its worst sales streaks, with its stock falling 16% this year, driven by rising competition, government cuts to EV subsidies, and Musk’s polarizing politics.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
Noun
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The dial is also crafted from titanium and features the signature Aqua Terra stripes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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The zip-up sweatshirt and pants feature sporty white stripes that stand out against the black base.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now for other people whose crepe myrtles look like yours, black bark and white specks are classic signs of crepe myrtle scales.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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But for the first time since the condition’s initial description in 1906, scientists and clinicians are providing both dementia patients and their family members with glimmers of hope.—
Lauren Gravitz,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today’s ReHeardle hints and answers for Friday, September 19 are coming right up.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Smart Stack, which offers a customizable list of widgets and updates them automatically based on your current activity and location, now shows hints on the watch face to highlight particularly timely suggestions, like enabling Do Not Disturb when a meeting on your calendar is about to start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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While the regulator polices insider trading and market manipulation, companies are allowed to publish the bare minimum in public reporting, which does little to reassure skeptical investors.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Plus by Vestre Set deep in the Norwegian forest, The Plus is one of the most environmentally innovative factories in the world, a furniture maker built in the shape of a massive plus sign, with meaningful sustainable design touches throughout.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now that the year 2000 is a quarter-century in the past, there are definitely some UI touches that feel downright archaic, though.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, since the batteries and motor are not integrated into the frame, as is common now, those bits can be easily upgraded or easily removed from the bike altogether.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This will loosen any bits on the bottom of the oven.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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