stripes 1 of 3

plural of stripe
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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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stripes

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noun (2)

plural of stripe

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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These wide, colorful stripes look great with any decor. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024 There were lavish necklaces in settings that resembled tire tracks, rings with bands and mounts that evoked knobby treads, and bold stripes that wouldn’t be out of place on a race-car livery. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Businesses across all stripes that cannot match pay rises have to adjust by emphasizing upskills, enhancing corporate culture, or providing special value to draw in and keep personnel. Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Yet at the same time, Clark wore button down shirts and regimental stripes. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024 The baby was placed in a red paper bag wearing a white T-shirt, diaper and a stocking-style cap while wrapped up in a blanket with pink and blue stripes, according to Rosas. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 While tennis-core has reduced this to knitwear and preppy stripes, there is an inherent implication that tennis is reserved for society’s elite. Essence, 17 Oct. 2024 Merino, rayon, nylon, and elastane make for a cool-but-cozy blend up for sweaty summer runs and cool fall hikes alike, and the styling is great—a perfect mid-rise height, muted colors, and two little stripes at the ankle. The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024 Shop the staple piece in 22 colors, including heathered hues and stripes. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Stripes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stripes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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