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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as in leap
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Recent Examples of stride
Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
The calming, repetitive nature of grooming, the physical and distracting qualities of mucking stalls and the connection of walking alongside a horse while exercising them - each stride a step towards trust.
—Kelly Bowman, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
With innovations in tanning and finishing, such as olive tanning using leaves from olive trees leading to the elimination of harmful chemicals, and renewable energy use offsetting carbon emissions, the leather industry is working to make strides toward being more sustainable.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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There’d been disturbances in some Parisian neighborhoods, and rifle-toting police officers kept striding by confidently.
—Dennis Zhou, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
The calming, repetitive nature of grooming, the physical and distracting qualities of mucking stalls and the connection of walking alongside a horse while exercising them - each stride a step towards trust.
—Kelly Bowman, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
While the Terps’ on-field results were disappointing, the program is making strides on the recruiting trail.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
With innovations in tanning and finishing, such as olive tanning using leaves from olive trees leading to the elimination of harmful chemicals, and renewable energy use offsetting carbon emissions, the leather industry is working to make strides toward being more sustainable.
—Jennifer Bringle, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stride
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After its initial landfall, Debby marched up the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, river flooding and strong winds to several states.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2024
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While the Frederick battalions prepared to march to Philadelphia and New Jersey, General Johnson was on a letter-writing campaign of his own to procure supplies for his men.John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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On the other side of the coin, popular tourist locations such as Hawaii welcomed new hotels including Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, Oahu. Solo Travel Solo travel continues to grow by leaps and bounds.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One of the most popular writers who made this leap recently was Colleen Hoover.Angela George, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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This classic sports bar with over 20 TVs is steps from the Town Lift on lower Main Street.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the absence of more stringent controls, the public can take steps to prevent the situation from worsening: avoiding raw milk and dead birds, for starters.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The sales jump was well above a 3.1% increase last year, handily beating Mastercard's forecast in September of a 3.2% rise, with the last five days of the season accounting for 10% of all holiday spending.Savyata Mishra, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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The City Council votes to charge an admission fee so people can tag and base jump to their heart’s content.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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That same approach led to Aaron Rodgers throwing incomplete on fourth-and-15 in Week 13 to seal a win over the New York Jets.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Encourage a flexible approach to work, utilizing remote and hybrid models as needed, to ensure employees can work efficiently and effectively, no matter the circumstances.Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Set against the backdrop of a family cycling holiday along the Danube, the coming of age drama follows 15-year-old Dídac, who meets a mysterious older boy on the trip and feels something inside him changing.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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When its coming and how much to expect Louisville-area weather forecast Wednesday A 30% chance of rain showers, mainly after 3 p.m., could mix with snow after 5 p.m., according to the NWS seven-day forecast.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Benford ran out of bounds, Rodgers pushed him and received an unnecessary roughness penalty, putting the Bills on the Jets’ 37-yard-line.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Burns’ pursuit caused Taylor to go out of bounds for no gain.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The task force has posted a full breakdown of the funeral schedule: Saturday, Jan. 4: The state funeral begins with the arrival of the Carter family at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga., at 10:15am, per the JTF-NCR.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
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One club even picked up and left town, though the arrival of two new franchises — one debuting in the spring and another announced to begin play next year — provided a glimmer of hope amid the rubble of 2024.Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Stride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stride. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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