- present participle of streak.
streaking
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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
She name-checked supervising producer Norman Baker, who she said “plans on streaking on the last day” of the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Highways, that’s what Armelio has in his head—six-lane highways running parallel, streaking through a city, with purpose and minimal on-ramps.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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