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
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
From the distinctive slanted label to the striding man logo, the elements tell a story of perseverance and forward momentum.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Despite the mixed reactions, Estée has taken the experience in stride.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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So, climate change will even play a role in the stats of all the players who stride onto Steinbrenner Field.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
From the distinctive slanted label to the striding man logo, the elements tell a story of perseverance and forward momentum.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Noun
There was Bo Nix, in full stride, casually flipping the ball to his right toward Denver Broncos teammate Javonte Williams — a disaster waiting to happen at a very inopportune moment.
—Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Despite the mixed reactions, Estée has taken the experience in stride.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea boots are a wardrobe staple and the perfect way to march powerfully into the new year.Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That campaign, which began in 1864, forced thousands of Navajo to march hundreds of miles to Fort Sumner, in what is now eastern New Mexico.Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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By the time Rockne experienced success at Notre Dame, Mormons were looking to make the final leap and squarely enter the mainstream.Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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The leap from domestic to international sales via e-commerce is shorter than the distance between borders might suggest.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here’s what’s needed to achieve this state of low friction: Actionable Insights: Provide developers with context-rich alerts that identify the root cause of issues and offer clear steps for resolution.Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Officials in Beijing passed new regulations last week that are taking the city one step closer to being driverless after allowing road trials for autonomous vehicles to take place, paving the way for the technology to develop further.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The city -- which tallied 442 murders in 2020, a 45% jump from 2019 -- has seen homicides fall 15% over the past two years.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Teammates noticed and gushed about Daniels’ work ethic, poise and camaraderie from the jump.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This approach allows institutions to modernize while minimizing operational disruption.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Taken to the extreme, though, the intensive approach can foreclose opportunities for community support.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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The coming of a second Trump presidency exacerbates South Korea’s anxiety.Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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The opening of the Holy Door at the basilica officially kicked off the Jubilee year, a church tradition dating to 1300 that nowadays occurs every 25 years and involves the faithful coming to Rome on pilgrimages.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 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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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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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 14 Jan. 2025.
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