stride

verb \ ˈstrīd \

|Updated on: 12 Aug 2018

Examples: stride in a Sentence

Definition of stride

strode play \ˈstrōd\; stridden play \ˈstri-dᵊn\; striding play \ˈstrī-diŋ\

intransitive verb

1 : to stand astride

2 : to move with or as if with long steps

strode across the room

3 : to take a very long step

transitive verb

1 : bestride, straddle

2 : to step over

3 : to move over or along with or as if with long measured steps

striding the boardwalk

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strider

play \ˈstrī-dər\ noun

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Examples of stride in a Sentence

She strode across the room towards me.
a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller

Recent Examples of stride from the Web

This means striding the world stage as if Russia is again a global power, and Mr. Trump is helping Mr. Putin on this score merely by meeting him on equal terms.

— the editorial board, WSJ, "What Putin Wants From Trump," 12 July 2018
Donald Trump approached from the right, striding down the long portico at the colonial-era Singapore resort.

— foster klug, chicagotribune.com, "Trump and Kim’s 13-second handshake and what it meant to the world," 12 June 2018
When Gabe Kapler went striding to the mound with one out in the top of the sixth inning Saturday, the Phillies were leading by one run.

— scott lauber, Philly.com, "Phillies unconcerned by four-game losing streak, two-week slide after rout by Brewers," 9 June 2018
The game was tied when Realmuto strode to the plate in the bottom half of the inning.

— adam h. beasley, miamiherald, "J.T. Realmuto home run saves Marlins after bullpen meltdown," 16 May 2018
The models are all business, unsmiling and striding quickly with shoulders tucked back and eyes focused ahead.

— leah garchik, San Francisco Chronicle, "Here’s to all the graduates of 2018, an homage to optimism," 1 May 2018
Mav Master obliged his rider by striding by the two leaders and holding himself together at the finish.

— hal lundgren, Houston Chronicle, "Lindey Wade, Mav Master win Richard King Stakes," 27 Jan. 2018
Handmaids would stride toward the camera in formation, in ways that seemed designed to underline their force as a potential army against their oppressors.

— todd vanderwerff, Vox, "The Handmaid’s Tale season 2 was masterful. But it may have broken the show.," 11 July 2018
With two outs, runners on the corners and the Phillies clutching a one-run lead in the top of seventh inning Wednesday, Manny Machado — the Baltimore Orioles’ most dangerous hitter by a wide margin — strode to the plate.

— scott lauber, Philly.com, "Phillies top Orioles as Aaron Nola delivers another ace-worthy outing," 4 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of stride

Middle English, from Old English strīdan; akin to Middle Low German striden to straddle, Old High German strītan to quarrel

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First Known Use: before 12th century

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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stride Synonyms

stride

noun

Definition of stride

1 a : a cycle of locomotor movements (as of a horse) completed when the feet regain the initial relative positions; also : the distance traversed in a stride

b : the most effective natural pace : maximum competence or capability —often used in the phrase hit one's stride

2 : a long step

3 : an act of striding

4 : a stage of progress : advance