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stride

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of stride

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
Synonyms of stride

file, march, pace, parade
Words Related to stride

goose-step

perambulate, step, traipse, tread

hike, tramp

lumber, plod, stamp, stomp, stride, trudge
Near Antonyms of stride

amble, meander, ramble, stroll, wander

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