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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
Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Consisting of track jackets and jerseys with corset details, knee-high soccer boots and wide-legged pants with stripes up the side, the collection was a hit with the majority of pieces selling out.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Designed with high-density flotation foam, reflective stripes and adjustable straps, this dog life vest helps keep pups safe and comfortable during boating, swimming and all summer water adventures.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 12 May 2026
While Calvin Klein normally does away with fussy embellishments and patterns, stripes remain the only exception, thanks to their resort casual look that instantly elevates an outfit while keeping it understated.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
The cast is starry enough that a number of buyers of different stripes could be very interested.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
The new snake species, which researchers have given the scientific name Calamaria incredibilis, measures at just under eight inches long, is non-venomous, and is identified by its slender, brown scales with seven dark stripes along its back.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Adding more of this hormone influences the markings on their babies’ backs—either bars or stripes—which provide different forms of camouflage in different environments.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 May 2026
Fireworks burst from platforms decorated with bald eagles that had stars and stripes on their spread wings.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
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Since the seventies, the famed Nuyorican Poets Café has blossomed on the Lower East Side as an essential hothouse for arts movements of many stripes, perhaps most crucially as a launching pad for an emergent literati straddling the realms of soul and hip-hop.
—Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Consisting of track jackets and jerseys with corset details, knee-high soccer boots and wide-legged pants with stripes up the side, the collection was a hit with the majority of pieces selling out.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Designed with high-density flotation foam, reflective stripes and adjustable straps, this dog life vest helps keep pups safe and comfortable during boating, swimming and all summer water adventures.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 12 May 2026
While Calvin Klein normally does away with fussy embellishments and patterns, stripes remain the only exception, thanks to their resort casual look that instantly elevates an outfit while keeping it understated.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
The cast is starry enough that a number of buyers of different stripes could be very interested.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
The new snake species, which researchers have given the scientific name Calamaria incredibilis, measures at just under eight inches long, is non-venomous, and is identified by its slender, brown scales with seven dark stripes along its back.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Adding more of this hormone influences the markings on their babies’ backs—either bars or stripes—which provide different forms of camouflage in different environments.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 May 2026
Fireworks burst from platforms decorated with bald eagles that had stars and stripes on their spread wings.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripes
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Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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They are tied with the longest active hitting streaks on the team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 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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The ad was filled with references blending the show and his campaign, including swipes at incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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The stand-up and movie star was inundated with jokes of all kinds — though mostly about his stature — at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the special now available on Netflix.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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In the lightweight division, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) defeated Kenneth Cross (17-5) in the first round after landing a flurry of punches and dominating him early.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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There were more hugs after the fight between the two than punches landed, and, in total, far more time clocked during those hugs than the fight itself.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the Hot Country Songs tally, the cut is also steady atop the Billboard Hot 100, which is compiled in the same manner, except all genres are included.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, this music festival will feature religious musical guests from across genres, including Switchfoot, the Arcadian Wild, Jervis Campbell and others.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Higgo, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, was penalized two strokes for being late to his opening round tee time at Aronimink Golf Club on Thursday morning.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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That’s what makes strokes, which cut off blood and oxygen supply to parts of the brain, so devastating.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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Tariffs on imports from China reached up to 145% last year, but after back-and-forth tariffs, the countries came to a truce of sorts and signed a one-year agreement suspending many trade penalties into late 2026.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The Oscar winner recently turned 65 and his wife, Amal Clooney, decided to mark the occasion with a special surprise gift, of sorts.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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“Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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