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Definition of stripednext
as in streaked
having stripes the zebra is a black-and-white striped animal

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verb

past tense of stripe
as in barred
to make stripes on the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

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Recent Examples of striped
Adjective
The food and drink The star of the Beaverbrook dining show is the al fresco offering, where red and pink striped hot air balloons top tables and afternoon tea is served from the Japanese Grill. Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 Set in the bay of Saint-Jean, the beach club is instantly recognizable by its blue-and-white striped umbrellas and buzzy, celebratory atmosphere. Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Try the navy striped set for a touch of French Provencal. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026 Find everything from leather jackets, to striped T-shirts, designer handbags, and leather goods, all up to 60% off. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for striped
Recent Examples of Synonyms for striped
Adjective
  • But these days, gray is proudly everywhere—streaked, salt-and-pepper, fully silver, or something in between—and brow pencils have finally caught up.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Scientists accidentally invented seabird toilet TV Two Japanese scientists just wanted to study how streaked shearwaters run on water to take flight.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Yale Daily News reported Tuesday that Gelernter had been barred from teaching classes pending a review.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The drop shoulder silhouette and banded hem give it a sporty look that would look super cute with leggings or sweatpant jeans.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This cheetah-print blouse is similar to Rinna’s, thanks to a full-button front, straight point collar, and long sleeves with banded cuffs.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

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“Striped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striped. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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