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Definition of stripe

as in streak

a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the United States flag has seven red stripes

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as in type

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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stripe

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ˈstrīp

as in swipe

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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verb

as in to streak

to make stripes on the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint

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Recent Examples of stripe

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All but one is adorned with the classic blue stripe livery that has been associated with most of NASA’s aircraft over the past five decades. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Reiffer also left instructions for getting word to us if stripes killed. — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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For more of our favorite reversible quilts, shop floral, striped, and solid styles below at up to 22% off. — Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 Last month, the city approved a contract for on-call signage and striping contractor services for up to $900,000 in projects, according to City Council documents. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stripe

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For those who didn't feel like giving the big UMass-Rutgers game Thursday night your time and effort, the Minutemen stunned Greg Schiano's group, 37-21, snapping a 16-game losing streak to FBS teams.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also shown an interventionist streak to keep Treasury yields in check and prevent the dollar was rising too much.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of streak

Noun

The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of kind

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Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Cloud’s message appeared to be a swipe at Freedom, who announced his intentions to compete in the WNBA as players and coaches have spoken out about trans athletes in women and girls’ sports.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of swipe

Noun

Several years ago, a tree expert of some sort told me the main reason oaks didn’t produce acorns every year is because of a natural defense mechanism.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026
As Collin presents the French side of the Occupation, the Parisians are either victims, black-market opportunists, or accomplices of one sort or another.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sort

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This warm and spicy perfume is the perfect transitional scent for the season, with a fruity punch that still feels fresh enough for late summer.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026
Mazda has a reputation for making affordable cars that still pack a punch, and the Mazda3 is no exception.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of punch

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With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.

— Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.

— Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of variety

Noun

This is a genre film with a very intriguing world at its core, and Raja has brought a distinctive vision to it.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
His career has also included collaborations with artists across hip-hop and other genres, including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and Jelly Roll.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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