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
The play caller and quarterback must see the offense through the same eyes and remain in lockstep in the coming weeks to shape the playbook into something that works for both when the season arrives.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
These diverse skill sets and perspectives must operate in lockstep in order to foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
—Vishaal Hariprasad, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
This work has continued in lockstep with the Council to coordinate future transfers.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Today’s environment is calling for CMOs to lead not just the marketing of their organizations, but the growth of their respective businesses, often doing so in lockstep directly with the CEO.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
These diverse skill sets and perspectives must operate in lockstep in order to foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
—Vishaal Hariprasad, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
This work has continued in lockstep with the Council to coordinate future transfers.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Today’s environment is calling for CMOs to lead not just the marketing of their organizations, but the growth of their respective businesses, often doing so in lockstep directly with the CEO.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lockstep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockstep
Noun
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While maintaining a strict cleansing and conditioning regimen is recommended, a nourishing scalp scrub seamlessly elevates your wash day routine with a deep clean.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2025
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This is one reason why people use coconut oil as part of their skin and oral care routines. 5.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This mental grind intensified during his time in the NFL’s IPP program.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The mental grind of having to go through the rehab process a second time was agonizing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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“Lockstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockstep. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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