Thesaurus results for LOCKSTEP

lockstep

noun

ˈläk-ˌstep

Definition of lockstep

as in routine

an established and often automatic or monotonous series of actions followed when engaging in some activity followed the lockstep that had been in his family for generations: prep school, Ivy League university, job on Wall Street

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Recent Examples of lockstep Simpson’s moves may be out of lockstep with state Republican lawmakers, who this year introduced scores of bills aiming to crack down on immigration and the people who hire some immigrants. — Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026 That disconnect may be confusing to consumers and investors who assume the stock market and economy mirror one another, moving in lockstep. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 July 2026 In my assessment, the homicide rate moved in near lockstep with trends in drug overdoses, alcohol consumption and firearm purchases, each of which increased by its largest margin in 2020. — James Tuttle, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Constitutional clash The ideological lockstep of the horsemen’s charge is demonstrated plainly by comparing them to Roberts and Barrett. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lockstep

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The team announced López had discomfort in his left knee during his warm-up routine.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Want to know what to wear to feel closer to yourself, how to update your home to meet a new phase of life, or ways to switch up a beauty routine during an important transit?

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

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Robert Mynatt, the roastmaster at Volcanica Coffee, says that espresso requires an extremely fine grind, one that many home grinders (primarily blade grinders) are unable to evenly and consistently produce.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Goldman Sachs ' dealmaking prowess may grab all the glory, but the biggest driver of growth last quarter came from the daily-grind of equities trading.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

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