- present participle of streak.
streaking
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
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
But Nix rolled right, and threw across his body to an uncovered Sutton streaking down the field for a touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2025
The world blurs and I close my eyes against the streaking stars.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
