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
Still, the legislation is tearing at GOP unity after weeks of the party acting in lockstep on Trump’s agenda.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
But Beijing understands that the U.S. can’t sideline its giant, rapidly growing economy without strong allies working in lockstep around the globe.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
From similar lock screens to being in lockstep, Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie have long been known to share a tight bond.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
While some counties have chosen to collaborate fully with ICE, others, like Winneshiek County in Iowa, are resisting total lockstep with the federal agency in these partnerships.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
But Beijing understands that the U.S. can’t sideline its giant, rapidly growing economy without strong allies working in lockstep around the globe.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
From similar lock screens to being in lockstep, Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie have long been known to share a tight bond.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
While some counties have chosen to collaborate fully with ICE, others, like Winneshiek County in Iowa, are resisting total lockstep with the federal agency in these partnerships.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockstep
Noun
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But with most makeup products falling under the 3.4 oz limit, including foundation and concealer, Barratt rarely encounters any difficulties when carrying out her full glam routine.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The clip began with Kiser waking up and beginning her routine.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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For those who follow the White Sox, however, it’s been a long grind to close out this chapter.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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This is especially true with Saturn getting down to business in your sixth house of routines and daily grind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Lockstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockstep. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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