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noun (1)

Definition of stripenext
1
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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2
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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noun (2)

ˈstrīp How to pronounce stripe (audio)
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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stripe

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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
Noun
Consumers can expect new washes, cuffed hems, rich dark rinses, tonal stripe details, slub fabrications and additional silhouettes. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 The sleek silhouette pairs easily with everything from dresses to trousers, and the metallic stripes add just enough interest without losing that neutral, goes-with-everything feel. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Verb
The mother of two wore a green and white striped Cefinn Studio belted mididress and pointed Mary Jane flats from Rothy’s for her day out. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 June 2026 Instead, create a comfortable yet put-together ensemble with a pair of capris, striped long-sleeve T-shirt, and Mary Jane ballet flats. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stripe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stripe
  1. streak
  2. kind
  3. swipe
  4. sort
  5. punch
  6. variety
  7. blow
  8. genre
Noun
  • Coming into this game, Argentina had given up just two goals in their ten-match World Cup winning streak.
    — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • That started a streak of 10 batters who Ohtani retired in order, fanning six of them.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of streak
Noun
  • Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of swipe
Noun
  • To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • The throat punch is just the latest in a string of controversial moments, where fans became concerned over Clark's wellbeing and treatment by other players.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, with both parties agreeing to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring or on camera.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of punch
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • Vingegaard’s victory at the Giro d’Italia in May, allied with Wout Van Aert’s cathartic win at Paris-Roubaix, has delivered two key objectives but the surprise departure of head of racing Grischa Niermann to Lidl-Trek was a blow.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Hers is a voice that ought to have a lifetime’s staying power, bolstered by a lyrical and musical sensibility that provide everything her instrument needs to deliver a happy succession of knockout blows.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of genre

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