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

After the Kings had pinned Edmonton in its own end for nearly two full shifts late in the first period, McDavid came off the bench, accepted Ty Emberson's pass at the blue line in stride and scored his fourth goal. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

After the Kings had pinned Edmonton in its own end for nearly two full shifts late in the first period, McDavid came off the bench, accepted Ty Emberson’s pass at the blue line in stride and scored his fourth goal. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

On second-and-3, Wilson hit Quentin Gibson all alone and in stride, for a 30-yard gain to the Tech 38. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

The potential was evident in the opening minutes, when Barkov found Brady Tkachuk in stride after splitting the Hurricanes defense. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 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