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
Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
When Jason suggests Jesse has made positive strides, Michelle quickly assures him that he’s only gotten worse.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Charley Crockett strides into Studio 3 at Sunset Sound on a recent morning like a guy who’s never lived a day without long legs.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Verb
Wood has made strides across the board in this, his first full major league season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
When Jason suggests Jesse has made positive strides, Michelle quickly assures him that he’s only gotten worse.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Noun
Kanye West and a Britney Spears Crossover After a few days of rampant rumors swirling around a certain rapper making an appearance at the trial, Kanye West strode into the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse on Friday morning.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Charley Crockett strides into Studio 3 at Sunset Sound on a recent morning like a guy who’s never lived a day without long legs.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stride
Verb
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Parade participants march in the LA Pride Parade on Hollywood Blvd.—
Neha Chandrachud,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
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Skokie’s downtown parade steps off at noon at Oakton College on Lincoln Avenue on July 4, marches northwest to Niles Center Road, north to Oakton and east to Oakton Park.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Capitalism is truly progressive, as capitalism has been directly responsible for the massive leaps in quality of life and prosperity, feeding the dynamic wellspring of innovation and creative destruction which underlies genuine and societal progress.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Here To Stay Machines co-writing software isn't a new thing, but the tools have taken evolutionary leaps.—
Federico Sendra,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That next big step would be a transfer from his MLS team to a European club for the upcoming season.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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While purists might prefer an immediate jump to green hydrogen, the reality is that transitional technologies may be necessary for the next five to 10 years to build the ecosystem for full decarbonization.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That objective of preparing players to make the jump to Tuchel’s first team has been mentioned throughout 2025, and may be best seen in Newcastle United’s Livramento.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Miami traded two of the team’s top players - cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith - to a Pittsburgh Steelers team that’s clearly taken an all-in approach to the 2025 season.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Tom, talk more about your approach to the role once In-ho’s mask does come off.—
Jim Halterman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Then there’s Jensen Huang of Nvidia, also counted among those who believe in the coming of AI robots, evidenced in articles like this one.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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There are tribes of fast, feral predators that resemble the second coming of neanderthals.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Jenner didn’t stray too far beyond the bounds of her signature look, drawing black eyeliner in her waterline, applying warm tones to her eyelids, and opting for a nude shade on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Among the provisions that were ruled out of bounds were several pertaining to Medicaid, a federal healthcare program for low-income and disabled individuals.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Hikers are greeted with large, flat greenspaces upon arrival.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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Check the key safety and security features upon arrival at your vacation rental.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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“Stride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stride. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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