Stride
noun
A long, decisive step.
He took a big stride towards her
Often appears as...
- take a stride
- make a stride
noun
A rapid pace in progress or development.
We are making huge strides in our project
Often appears as...
- make strides
- strides in
verb
Walk with long, decisive steps.
He strided across the room
Often appears as...
- stride across
- stride over
verb
Make progress rapidly in a particular direction.
Our team is striding towards success
Often appears as...
- stride towards
- stride beyond
idiom
Take in stride.
She took the news in stride
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Idiomatic
noun
The distance covered by a step.
A horse has a longer stride than a human
Often appears as...
- long stride
- short stride
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Technical
noun
A long, decisive step.
He took a big stride towards her
Often appears as...
- take a stride
- make a stride
noun
A rapid pace in progress or development.
We are making huge strides in our project
Often appears as...
- make strides
- strides in
verb
Walk with long, decisive steps.
He strided across the room
Often appears as...
- stride across
- stride over
verb
Make progress rapidly in a particular direction.
Our team is striding towards success
Often appears as...
- stride towards
- stride beyond
idiom
Take in stride.
She took the news in stride
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The distance covered by a step.
A horse has a longer stride than a human
Often appears as...
- long stride
- short stride
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used to describe large physical steps, often implying confidence or purpose in the movement.
She took confident strides towards the stage.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to signify a significant step in a non-physical journey, like personal growth.
After his promotion, he made a stride in self-confidence.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used to describe large physical steps, often implying confidence or purpose in the movement.
She took confident strides towards the stage.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to signify a significant step in a non-physical journey, like personal growth.
After his promotion, he made a stride in self-confidence.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Movement
Used to describe large physical steps, often implying confidence or purpose in the movement.
She took confident strides towards the stage.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to signify a significant step in a non-physical journey, like personal growth.
After his promotion, he made a stride in self-confidence.
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one of the most important ones is this spine so the spine of the cheetah is proportionately the the longest and the most flexible of any large cat species and that's really really important because it enables the cheetah to maximize the stride length keep by
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power of real women and their stories women making change in the world today I can imagine my little granddaughter who's just taken her first steps striding into the life that she's meant to lead the life that will draw
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Triumph of the...
but over long distances it's the world champion. But all large herbivores have to be able to run fast. They run on tip-toe, so that they cover more ground with each stride.
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but over long distances it's the world champion but all large herbivores have to be able to run fast they run on tiptoe so that they cover more ground with each stride
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the dinosaur's life this dinosaur will not be so lucky Bork rock stocks out of the water and really hits its stride
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How a wound heals itself...
of some of its original healthy function, depending on the severity of the initial wound and on the function itself. But because the skin does not fully recover, scarring continues to be a major clinical issue for doctors around the world. And even though researchers have made significant strides in understanding the healing process,
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How we take back the...
to guarantee that they're going to represent the interests of the user, and also advocate for the rights of the users. And I think over the last year, we've seen the companies that are named on the PRISM slides take great strides to do that, and I encourage them to continue.
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New bionics let us run,...
to lift the person into the walking stride, comparable to how muscles work in the calf region. This bionic propulsion is very important clinically to patients. So on the left, you see the bionic device worn by a lady, on the right, a passive device worn by the same lady,
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What’s the difference...
But even incorrect theories have their value. Discredited alchemy was the birthplace of modern chemistry, and medicine made great strides long before we understood the roles of bacteria and viruses. That said, better theories often lead to exciting new discoveries
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The Science of a...
one of the most important ones is this spine so the spine of the cheetah is proportionately the the longest and the most flexible of any large cat species and that's really really important because it enables the cheetah to maximize the stride length keep by
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Breaking boundaries,...
power of real women and their stories women making change in the world today I can imagine my little granddaughter who's just taken her first steps striding into the life that she's meant to lead the life that will draw
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Climate Change: It’s...
new innovations are making important strides possible and more are on the way but we can't wait reimagining our world's energy future we'll take a shared sense of urgency from countries
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Triumph of the...
but over long distances it's the world champion. But all large herbivores have to be able to run fast. They run on tip-toe, so that they cover more ground with each stride.
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Best Animal Escapes PIPE...
but over long distances it's the world champion but all large herbivores have to be able to run fast they run on tiptoe so that they cover more ground with each stride
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Crocs Eating Dinos PIPE...
the dinosaur's life this dinosaur will not be so lucky Bork rock stocks out of the water and really hits its stride
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Katrina Kaif
British Actress
With every film, we form a small little world for a period of time. Everybody is close, and then one fine day everything is over. That can throw you off. So you have to learn to take things in your stride and not get too emotional about people or situations.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle
American Critic
Putting yourself in a position to observe and work with the pros, whether you are paid or not, is key to helping you make the kinds of strides that set you out in front of the pack.
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Stephen Hendry
Scottish Entertainer
I would never be one to go striding over to any woman who caught my eye - after all, I'm the person who got to know my wife's parents before I plucked up the courage to talk to her.
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Kunal Khemu
Indian Actor
I think one should take criticism in one's stride and prove oneself. In fact, I would like to thank my critics as their criticism gave me the fire and passion to prove myself.
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Kristin Armstrong
American Athlete
When I forget who I am, I remind myself by finding my stride. I remember that I am strong, free, and loved, and that with God's help I can weather whatever comes.
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Joey Chestnut
American Celebrity
So now I'm 'the hot dog guy,' which isn't bad. I take it in stride. It's not like it was my goal in life. I'm having fun with it.
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Keylor Navas
Costa Rican Athlete
I try to take everything in my stride and remain humble, and to enjoy playing as much as possible.
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Hilary Knight
American Athlete
Both of my parents have loved and supported me from my very first strides.
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Georg Buchner
German Dramatist
The strides of humanity are slow, they can only be counted in centuries.
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Tamilisai Soundararajan
Indian Public Servant
I take life in its stride and accept every single second happily.
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Katrina Kaif
British Actress
With every film, we form a small little world for a period of time. Everybody is close, and then one fine day everything is over. That can throw you off. So you have to learn to take things in your stride and not get too emotional about people or situations.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle
American Critic
Putting yourself in a position to observe and work with the pros, whether you are paid or not, is key to helping you make the kinds of strides that set you out in front of the pack.
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Stephen Hendry
Scottish Entertainer
I would never be one to go striding over to any woman who caught my eye - after all, I'm the person who got to know my wife's parents before I plucked up the courage to talk to her.
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Kunal Khemu
Indian Actor
I think one should take criticism in one's stride and prove oneself. In fact, I would like to thank my critics as their criticism gave me the fire and passion to prove myself.
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Kristin Armstrong
American Athlete
When I forget who I am, I remind myself by finding my stride. I remember that I am strong, free, and loved, and that with God's help I can weather whatever comes.
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Joey Chestnut
American Celebrity
So now I'm 'the hot dog guy,' which isn't bad. I take it in stride. It's not like it was my goal in life. I'm having fun with it.
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Keylor Navas
Costa Rican Athlete
I try to take everything in my stride and remain humble, and to enjoy playing as much as possible.
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Hilary Knight
American Athlete
Both of my parents have loved and supported me from my very first strides.
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Georg Buchner
German Dramatist
The strides of humanity are slow, they can only be counted in centuries.
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Tamilisai Soundararajan
Indian Public Servant
I take life in its stride and accept every single second happily.
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