STRIDE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈstrīd

Definition of stride

as in to march

to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller

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stride

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noun

as in leap

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Recent Examples of stride

Verb

Fans of Waterbird Coffee were without their downtown Kansas City spot for just a few months before new owners strode in — single origin beans in hand — to save it. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 Lovingly, his devoted grandfather lifted him up and the two strode over for a close-up study. — Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026

Noun

The other cartoon character starring in a big musical this fall also hit her stride in the 1930s. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 At age 74, the New York Times best-selling author is hitting a stride of which most writers dream. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stride

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stride

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The Knights found their stride after the interception, marching down the field for 44 yards and relying on their ground game, with Watson, Landen Chambers, and Jenkins sharing the load.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
On Thursday, demonstrators, mostly women, in the Ekurhuleni district where the bodies were found, marched in the streets, donning black.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of march

Noun

The record turnout was up from more than 75,000 people who cast ballots in 2025, and a huge leap from the competition’s first edition two decades ago, when fewer than 900 votes were cast.

— Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
After an incredible day exploring Bimota’s unique vision for the KB998 Rimini at Laguna Seca, trying to comprehend how well the Elite version rides on track takes some fantastic leaps of imagination.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of leap

Noun

The coating is designed to remain effective after stamping, potentially allowing manufacturers to remove some processing steps used with untreated aluminum.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The step is designed to approve a local company's application for importing a two-drug combination pack consisting of mifepristone and misoprostol.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of step

Noun

With the jump, Johnson’s administration could resolve some of the most expensive cases menacing Chicago’s bottom line, without using multiyear debt.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Galvanized after losing Young, the Mets beat up on Philadelphia from the jump, scoring three runs in the first inning to chase left-hander Tim Mayza from the game.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of jump

Noun

The approach allows facilities to generate electricity from an existing byproduct rather than adding another fuel source.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The approach will compare cases among people who were vaccinated versus people who were not.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

Small caught the ball at the Arkansas State 33-yard line and raced up the field 18 yards before being pushed out of bounds.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Mizzou’s receivers had separation, but balls flew at their feet or out of bounds entirely.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of bound

Noun

Its arrival coincided with National Blueberry Month, an official designation marking the peak of blueberry harvesting season, CharlotteFive previously reported.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
The government’s been under pressure from rival parties over immigration levels which surged after Australia lifted its pandemic restrictions and opened the doors to new arrivals.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

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