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strides

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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Even President George W. Bush made great strides against HIV, made sure SARS-1 didn’t become a disaster in 2003, and prepped the country for a potential bird flu crisis, which remains a major threat.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

The tallest player in college basketball history plans to take his long strides from Gainesville, Fla., to Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

China is making strides in open-source artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And Iranian strides in drone-making capabilities have boosted the country’s ability to wage asymmetric warfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She took two long strides, turned back, judged the distance, and took half a step forward.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack