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

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

Participating in 7-on-7 early as the Chiefs ease him back in from his shoulder injury, Xavier Worthy showed off his speed and separation on a crosser, with the quarterback hitting him in stride. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

DeVito hit him in stride for what would have been a walk-off touchdown if the Patriots didn’t go for two against the Colts’ second-team defense on the very next play. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 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