Thesaurus results for STRIPED

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adjective

ˈstrīpt

Definition of striped

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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Seeing Stripes Leslie Mann is all smiles in a striped dress outside Jimmy Kimmel Live! — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Outfitted with removable striped Sunbrella cushion covers that are UV-resistant and a cinch to clean, this sun lounger is the type of design that will keep your pool open as long as possible. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 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 That included the par-5 18th, where Koivun striped another long-range approach to 13 feet, setting up another holed putt for eagle. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for striped

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Adjective

Lasagna, pot roasts, and casseroles can become rather enthusiastic while cooking, and if not tended to regularly, your oven glass could become streaked and stained.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of streaked

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The designation barred defense contractors from using Anthropic's technology in their work with the agency.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In an agricultural county where Latinos make up 27% of residents, Idaho leaders encourage local cooperation with ICE — a level of coordination barred by sanctuary laws in neighboring states.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of barred

Adjective

The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.

— Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.

— Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

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