in stride

phrase

1

: without interference with regular activities

2

: without emotional reaction

took the news in stride

Examples of in stride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chambliss hits Alexander in stride, allowing the speedy receiver to outrace pursuit to the end zone. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Paltrow, 53, initially appeared to take the criticism in stride. — Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Mullins takes the news that Joe’s still missing seemingly in stride, but Byron has to remind him that the Russians might want something more than an even trade for Yurimov. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026

Fans were disappointed and confused by the news, but Abdul -Mateen has been taking it in stride. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in stride

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied