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

Bisbey thinks most will take them in stride, since few would trade a delay for a less safe flight. — Steven John, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026

On third-and-10, senior quarterback Braeden Novak hit senior wide receiver Nico Caputo in stride down the right sideline for a touchdown as a deep receiver cleared out coverage. — Dave Oberhelman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Trailing 17-14, the Seminoles lined up for what looked like a chip-shot, 20-yard field goal, but holder Carter Jula flipped a perfect lateral over his shoulder to Panikowski, who caught it in stride and scored. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Commuters appear to be taking the bridge closures in stride, according to Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Steve Glassman. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 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