strode

[strohd] / stroʊd /

VERB

walk purposefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stalk stomp traipse tramp

STRONG

clump drill march pace parade pound stamp stump

WEAK

striddle tromp

Example Sentences

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Will Smith crouched, his left knee on the ground and his mitt grazing the dirt as his Team USA teammate, Mason Miller, strode towards the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

On Friday, he strode into the Mar-a-Lago ballroom to cheers of “U.S.A.” from local Republicans gathered for a $1,200 per-person fundraising gala.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But Brooks, who normally bats at number five, strode to the wicket first drop in a massive statement of intent that said "leave it to me, lads".

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

And with that, he posed for photographs, shook hands with the BBC team, and strode out of the room.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

He gave her an indifferent peck on the cheek and strode out of the room.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood