in lockstep

phrase

: in perfect or rigid often mindless conformity or unison

politicians marching in lockstep with the party line

Examples of in lockstep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The principal value of these bonds, known as TIPS, rises in lockstep with the consumer price index, the government’s main measure of inflation. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Tarlov also resists being in lockstep with every Democratic position and trend. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Classic furniture deserves classic hardware, and Pottery Barn’s hardware selection is right in lockstep with their more traditional offerings. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

How long into the winter and spring will the owners remain in lockstep? — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in lockstep

• multistep
• overstep
• bicep
• doorstep
• footstep
• instep
• misstep
• sidestep
• cep
• hep
• pep
• prep