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

Models dressed in Macdonald sparkles strode past guests against a backdrop of the London skyline, more than 70 floors above ground. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 As Misiorowski strode to the mound for the ninth inning, the capacity crowd of 40,205 rose in unison to cheer for the 24-year-old right-hander in what turned out to be one of the most impressive performances in franchise history. — Rich Rovito, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

Noun

For years, eaters regularly asked him where the real owner was, something Castillo always took in stride. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Hodges hit his stride on the back nine, with six consecutive holes leaving birdie chances of 15 feet or closer. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stride

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stride

Verb

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
Ben felt that his biggest contribution to Civil Rights would not be marching in the streets, but instead demonstrating his capabilities to others in influential positions through performance, negotiation, and results.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of march

Noun

In these nine half-baths, designers listed on the AD PRO Directory take imaginative leaps, treating each one as a canvas to wow.

— Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
But the real challenge – and the reason no bird-scale robot has managed this leap before – is the split second in between, when the robot has to shove itself out of the water with nothing but its wings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of leap

Noun

Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of step

Noun

While some states allow residents to package sharps in secure containers and throw them away in household trash, Massachusetts takes a different approach.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
The back-and-forth was a continuation of the approach Rutte, a seasoned diplomat known as a consensus builder during his nearly 14 years as Dutch prime minister, has taken since becoming NATO chief in late 2024.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of approach

Noun

The coach of everyone’s favorite team to adore – rowing, grinning, flowing-haired Norway – saw this coming.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
His million Instagram followers think of him as the second coming of Banksy, but plenty more think of him as a peeping Tom, a voyeuristic intruder who insinuates himself into private spaces.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of coming

Noun

Unfunny and out of bounds, offsides, an own goal — all of the things.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Instead, the mostly over-60 crowd went for a more resort-y look, including a few pairs of dark jeans that would’ve been out of bounds even a few short years ago.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of bound

Noun

His airport arrivals and departures on those trips, especially early in his first administration, drew media attention and coverage.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Optimism also stems from the potential arrival of the Crypto Clarity Act and Circle's recent regulatory approval to establish a national trust bank, signaling positive industry developments.

— Charles Lloyd Bovaird II, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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