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

Just over a year ago, the GOP marched in lockstep to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax legislation. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

But the Nats’ leadership group is operating in lockstep, meaning everyone understands the merits of each possibility. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Narrowing the wealth gap During the post-World War II economic boom, productivity and wages usually rose in lockstep. — Peter Georgescu, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Mullin replied that his department was in lockstep with the president’s team and boasted that arrests and deportations were rising. — David Nakamura, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for in lockstep

• multistep
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