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
2
: to step over
3
: to move over or along with or as if with long measured steps
striding the boardwalk
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
made great strides toward their goal
5
: a manner of striding
6
Synonyms
Examples of stride in a Sentence
Verb
She strode across the room towards me.
a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller
Noun
She crossed the room in only a few strides.
He was standing only a few strides away from me.
He has a distinctive bouncy stride.
She entered the room with a confident stride.
Recent Examples on the Web
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Walking through the lobby of City Center was like striding alongside a prince.
—Emily Ziff Griffin, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2024
The consecration ceremony was both religious ritual and viral spectacle, with Mr. Modi cast in the role of ultimate victor, striding alone in the frame.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2024
Badgley, who stars in the series as Joe Goldberg, was seen in character confidently striding down the street while wearing a black peacoat, a maroon shirt and navy blue slacks.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Known for its chunky insoles, even President Joe Biden was photographed earlier this week striding out of the White House in a new set of Hoka sneakers — far from a Gen Z-endorsement, but a sign that a once virtually unknown brand is making a dent in sales and visibility.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
The announcement startled Ryan, who began striding toward the door holding a hula hoe, the claim states.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Then Willis, in a surprise move, strode into the courtroom and sat down in the witness box.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
On one such fruitless job, Mr. McKenzie strode through some bushes near a retirement home, pushing foliage to one side and looking deep into an outhouse by the pool.
—Natasha Frost David Maurice Smith, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
Despite taking significant strides this year, Kuminga hasn’t played his way nearly into that ballpark.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Bass told an audience gathered at City Hall on Monday evening that her administration has already made crucial strides in the fight against homelessness, in part by working more closely with county, state and federal agencies.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Clifford and his wife have taken strides to shield their children from knowing just how famous their family has become online.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The company had to pay out a number of personnel had hired for the venture, and rivals like NBCUniversal, Fox News and CBS News have made new strides in developing live-streaming operations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
So, when speeding up, concentrate on taking shorter and quicker strides.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
In the agricultural community of Immokalee, Florida, known for its large migrant worker population, a 40-year-old tutoring and mentoring program has made big strides in promoting higher education as a path to prosperity — and helping students prepare, apply and be able to afford college.
—Fredlyn Pierre Louis, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition to those headline goals, Singapore is making strides on other eco-initiatives.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
Verb
An escaped circus elephant named Viola was seen weaving through traffic and striding across parking lots in Butte, Mont., on Tuesday, a getaway that was captured in several videos shared widely on social media.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Walking through the lobby of City Center was like striding alongside a prince.
—Emily Ziff Griffin, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2024
The consecration ceremony was both religious ritual and viral spectacle, with Mr. Modi cast in the role of ultimate victor, striding alone in the frame.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2024
Badgley, who stars in the series as Joe Goldberg, was seen in character confidently striding down the street while wearing a black peacoat, a maroon shirt and navy blue slacks.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Known for its chunky insoles, even President Joe Biden was photographed earlier this week striding out of the White House in a new set of Hoka sneakers — far from a Gen Z-endorsement, but a sign that a once virtually unknown brand is making a dent in sales and visibility.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
The announcement startled Ryan, who began striding toward the door holding a hula hoe, the claim states.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
Then Willis, in a surprise move, strode into the courtroom and sat down in the witness box.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
On one such fruitless job, Mr. McKenzie strode through some bushes near a retirement home, pushing foliage to one side and looking deep into an outhouse by the pool.
—Natasha Frost David Maurice Smith, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Noun
The team made strides on the defensive end while the rest of the league caught up to their offense, which set a record for efficiency last season.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
Despite taking significant strides this year, Kuminga hasn’t played his way nearly into that ballpark.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Bass told an audience gathered at City Hall on Monday evening that her administration has already made crucial strides in the fight against homelessness, in part by working more closely with county, state and federal agencies.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Clifford and his wife have taken strides to shield their children from knowing just how famous their family has become online.
—USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The company had to pay out a number of personnel had hired for the venture, and rivals like NBCUniversal, Fox News and CBS News have made new strides in developing live-streaming operations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
So, when speeding up, concentrate on taking shorter and quicker strides.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
In the agricultural community of Immokalee, Florida, known for its large migrant worker population, a 40-year-old tutoring and mentoring program has made big strides in promoting higher education as a path to prosperity — and helping students prepare, apply and be able to afford college.
—Fredlyn Pierre Louis, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition to those headline goals, Singapore is making strides on other eco-initiatives.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Stride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stride. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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stride
2 of 2 noun1
: a step or the distance covered by a step
2
: a way of striding
3
: the most effective natural pace
—often used in the phrase hit one's stride
4
: a step forward : advance
made great strides toward their goal
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