as in to march
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller
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Recent Examples of stride
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
On the spring 2026 runways, the shift was most apparent at Celine, where sharply creased denim strode out alongside crisp blazers and the house’s now-signature silk scarves.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Victory was decided by a single stride Sunday morning during the 41st Los Angeles Marathon.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The coach strode out to meet him, one hand lofted to emphasize his point, the other on his hip.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
On the spring 2026 runways, the shift was most apparent at Celine, where sharply creased denim strode out alongside crisp blazers and the house’s now-signature silk scarves.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
In their place, players like Alyssa Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw, Ally Sentnor, Emma Sears, and even newer additions like Jameese Joseph have found their stride as the team nears 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying later this year.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Victory was decided by a single stride Sunday morning during the 41st Los Angeles Marathon.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stride
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Combining country-rock with funk, hard disco, and Golden Age of Porn soundtracks, Mutiny After Midnight marches onto the streets and into the sheets.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, residents and organizers of the Detroit Tenants Union rallied together at Leland House, then marched to city hall, demanding support and accountability from city leaders.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now entering his fifth year at the collegiate level, the defensive tackle is ready to take that leap.—
Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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This milestone is a leap in developing next-generation missile tech, with the AFRL prioritizing affordable, scalable propulsion.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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When one steps through its doors, they are transported into an ornate palace that seems to exist outside of time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For most professionals, taking the jump means putting their health insurance, work-life balance, and steady salaries on the line.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Orr knows that can’t always be counted on when a program first makes the jump from FCS to FBS.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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These results highlight that classical computational chemistry methods remain surprisingly competitive, and in some cases could outperform quantum approaches, even with perfect quantum hardware.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yosef’s coming of age story – as a young man pulled between cultures and countries – is told in the documentary Pinball, which made its world premiere Friday night at the True/False festival in Columbia, MO.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is always something new coming!—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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While goalie Abby Smith turned away a couple of Bay FC scoring opportunities, including sprinting out and sliding to deflect a potential goal out of bounds, Summit FC got on the board at the 19-minute mark.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Three more people died in bounds at Tahoe-area resorts amid and immediately after that storm, as skiers flocked to the new snow.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Upon arrival, firefighters checked the property for any signs of danger after receiving additional reports of a possible gas odor and concerns that a gas line might have been damaged in the incident.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The duo’s arrival signals a new era in Kansas City, but that February goal for both remains the same.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Stride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stride. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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