streaking

VERB

make a line on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

smear

STRONG

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Example Sentences

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Every night around the world, thousands of automated sky cameras watch for flashes of light streaking across the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

ET on Wednesday, leaving plumes streaking across the sky as its boosters and engines fired away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Palestinians in east Jerusalem regularly film rockets streaking through the sky from their rooftops.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Salty, and streaking, 11 wins in 13 games, impact plays Wednesday night from everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

With her occupied, I ran across the room, streaking tears, wanting to get to the bathroom, to sit down on the toilet with the light off and splash hot water on my face.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini