in stride

phrase

1
: without interference with regular activities
2
: without emotional reaction
took the news in stride

Examples of in stride in a Sentence

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While sending your kids off into the world can be an emotional moment, Quaid is taking it in stride. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 In a corner of the end zone 30-some yards downfield, rookie Antonio Williams caught it in stride. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Mullins takes the news that Joe’s still missing seemingly in stride, but Byron has to remind him that the Russians might want something more than an even trade for Yurimov. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2026 Fans were disappointed and confused by the news, but Abdul -Mateen has been taking it in stride. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in stride

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in stride was in 1924

Rhymes for in stride

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Browse Nearby Words

in strict/strictest confidence
in stride
in striking contrast to/with
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“In stride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20stride. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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