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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Recent Examples of striped

Adjective

Floral and stonewashed styles are flat-woven, while some striped and solid designs have a soft terry backing. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The 135 rooms are equally over-the-top, with heavy brocade bedspreads, striped carpeting, floral wallpaper, and, in the bathrooms, a black-and-white honeycomb floor and banana-yellow wall tiles. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Jenna wore a green-and-white striped T-shirt, white pants and white sandals in the photo. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for striped

Recent Examples of Synonyms for striped

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

Verb

Eight years ago, Saudi women were barred from football stadiums.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 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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