Thesaurus results for STRIPES

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noun (1)

plural of stripe

as in streaks

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 types

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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stripes

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noun (2)

plural of stripe

as in swipes

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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stripes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stripe

as in bars

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

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The image features a black falcon with rigid angles against a red background with black, white and gold stripes down the middle. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Step 5 Arrange cornflake mixture and marshmallows over top of purée in alternating diagonal stripes. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 This pet robe is inspired by the ones seen on the models backstage at the fashion show, with the brand’s pink and white stripes set on a soft and plush polyester blend material. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Over it, a Helly Hansen long underwear shirt featuring modernist racing stripes down the sleeves, to provide a bit of visual architecture. — Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Even the mini bamboo baskets serving up little delicacies before the show bore the brand’s signature three stripes. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 This whimsical set mixes apple designs, retro polka dots, and colorful stripes for a look that’s equal parts sweet and charming. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 The stripes got more money, and the NFL got the ability to hold them to a higher standard. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Opt for scalloped French tips with blue fresco detailing, or stripes the color of the Tuscan sun. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026

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Noun

The Longhorns haven't had any losing streaks since Sarkisian's first team in 2021 dropped six in a row.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Thankfully, these aren't the nests of some colossal moon-dwelling arachnids, but streaks of bright material cast across the lunar surface by the violent impacts that created the bright young craters.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Ninety-four percent of Americans recognize that repairing and upgrading transportation infrastructure helps these types of vehicles move people and goods more quickly and safely.

— Kevin Blackwell, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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Behind the metallic Ray-Ban logo on the right temple is a touch surface for taps and swipes to accept calls and control audio playback.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
On social media, the campaign has highlighted events such as Begich’s visit to the Alaska State Fair and recently has taken swipes at Hill.

— Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of swipes

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As social media continue to act as a cultural megaphone, content creators are now widely seen as an essential part of marketing for companies of all kinds, including retailers and coffee chains.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Non-essential workers—executives, administrators, management of all kinds—disappeared into Zoom en masse across the country.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of kinds

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Hemsworth’s work has always spanned genres—just look at his omnivorous DJ sets—but Numbskull positions him as a more traditional songwriter, underscored by the album’s personal, earnest tone.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
The list of household names who have recorded at Conway Recording Studios spans generations and genres.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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Second-round leader Haeran Ryu, who birdied her last three holes, still led the tournament by four strokes after a 4-under 68 and a three-round total of 17-under 199.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Working in quick, gentle strokes, Abrams used her brush and sprayer to peel away dirt hiding the floral details on Eliza’s grave before moving to the next.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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