streaking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Palestinians in east Jerusalem regularly film rockets streaking through the sky from their rooftops.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
Then, holding the stick in her left hand, Murphy slid the puck across the ice to her streaking teammate, who promptly banged it into the back of the net.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Dotting or streaking the batter with apple butter introduces a punch of deep, spiced fruit flavor.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025
Meteors are so named when matter enters Earth's atmosphere and often make a spectacular appearance as they burns and create streaking lights through the sky.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025
Bien controlled the ball, and tapped a pass to a streaking Idwar Dikori, who got the ball into the net.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.