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streak

1 of 2verb
/strik/
Forms:streaks,streaking,streaked,streaked
1

to move swiftly in a specified direction, leaving a visible trail or mark

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  • With a burst of speed, the athlete streaked past the finish line, securing the victory.
  • The car streaked down the highway, its headlights piercing through the darkness.
  • The cyclist streaks down the hill, wind rushing past as the wheels spin.
  • The hummingbird streaks through the garden, hovering momentarily at each flower.
  • The laser pointer streaks through the air, highlighting key points on the presentation.
2

to form or cover with lines, spots, or blotches of color

  • The marble countertop was streaked with veins of white and gray.
  • Rain had streaked the window with dirt and mud.
  • Her hair was streaked with blonde highlights.
  • The artist streaks the canvas with bold brush strokes.
  • The sky was streaked with the colors of sunset.
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3

to run naked through a public place as a prank, protest, or thrill

  • A group of students decided to streak across the campus lawn.
  • He streaked at the football game, causing a stir among the spectators.
  • The dare involved streaking through the crowded street.
  • Police quickly apprehended the man who attempted to streak through the market.
  • She laughed at the viral video of someone streaking at a concert.