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

Throwing off-platform, Jackson hit Flowers in stride, and Flowers did the rest, slicing through the defense with electric speed for the touchdown. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

For now, George, 13, seems to be taking his growing responsibilities in stride. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 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

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