in rhythm
idiom
: at the correct speed to stay at the same speed as a regular, repeated pattern of sounds produced by something else
tapping in rhythm with the drumbeats
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Before the game, Eldridge discussed feeling more comfortable and in rhythm this spring.
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Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
Light shows lit up bridges and skyscrapers as the fireworks went off and crowds clapped in rhythm to live pop music performances.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Light shows lit up bridges and skyscrapers as the fireworks went off and crowds clapped in rhythm to live pop music performances.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
More importantly, as collectively strong as New England’s defense has been, Seattle’s offense has been in rhythm since a Week 16 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
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Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
Light shows lit up bridges and skyscrapers as the fireworks went off and crowds clapped in rhythm to live pop music performances.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Light shows lit up bridges and skyscrapers as the fireworks went off and crowds clapped in rhythm to live pop music performances.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
More importantly, as collectively strong as New England’s defense has been, Seattle’s offense has been in rhythm since a Week 16 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
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“In rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rhythm. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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