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as in specks
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streaks
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Shares of CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks declined Thursday, breaking their three-session winning streaks.
—Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
For example, 'Pink Splash’ features hot pink streaks on deep green leaves, and ‘Snow White’ has white speckles on deep green leaves.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The Broncos put to bed one of the last long losing streaks on their current ledger against the Raiders.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Chris Kreider scored twice and Cutter Gauthier and Carlsson each had a goal and an assist to extend their point streaks to eight games for the Ducks.
—Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Stargazers could glimpse dozens an hour, golden streaks that appeared to fall from the constellation Perseus.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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This causes cleaners to evaporate too quickly and can make streaks harder to remove.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for streaks
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The tangerine stripes down the sides lend a fresh splash for casual days, and they’re easily paired with either the aforementioned cashmere sweater or a matching hoodie.—
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In addition to mixing florals and stripes, interesting objects like brass animals, souvenirs, and paperweights are now acting as eye candy on every surface.—
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
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This year, there were glimmers of affordability, with some states like Florida, Texas, and California seeing average home prices decline in 2025 from their peaks.—
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
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The governor-elect’s plans provide hints of how progressives elsewhere will try to tackle affordability problems.—
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No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.—
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
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Help littles understand the concept of gratitude and paying it forward in a fun way.—
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The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.—
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Yet these touches are never extreme or imaginative or entertaining enough to match, say, the wild ride that was The Hunting Wives.—
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“Streaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streaks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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