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

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Fin wore a black graphic T-shirt, light blue denim Bermuda shorts, striped socks, tennis shoes, and a baseball cap. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 The black-and-white striped mosquitoes were first detected in 2013 in California, likely arriving via human travel and cargo transport. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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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 Croonenberghs wore a brown-and-white striped T-shirt, olive green cargo pants, white tennis shoes, and a navy blue denim baseball cap over his dark hair. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 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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Afghanistan is now the only country on earth where girls are barred from education past sixth grade.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
According to the complaint, Spaventa allegedly coached his sales squad, many of whom were not registered while several had been previously suspended or barred by regulatory agency Finra.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 15 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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