- present tense form of stripe (3rd person singular).
stripes
Example Sentences
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In contrast to her boisterous outward appearance, Parton was notably reserved on other issues of day-to-day politics, citing a fanbase of all political stripes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
First up was a short-sleeved button-up with blue stars and seashells, as well as red stripes made out of different fish.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Scattered along the walls of the studio were tidy heaps of scarves and mesh, rainbows of stripes, every shade of ballet pink, Uggs of every height.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Atletico Madrid's new home shirt platforms the Rojiblancos' famous stripes, together with a subtle trident motif - a symbol associated with the club's fans, who gather at Madrid's Neptune Fountain to celebrate victories.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Also, the turquoise marker is dry because I use it so much—so the ink runs out halfway through coloring the stripes.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
