Definition of lockstepnext
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 And any dampened demand for popular tech risks further limiting innovation while seemingly working in lockstep with tariffs to slow AI adoption in the US, the letter warned. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 Consumer borrowing rates move in lockstep with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 Nissan has engineered a software algorithm that artificially forces the engine's sound and RPMs to rise in perfect, linear lockstep with the car’s physical road speed. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 That means working in lockstep with content and SEO, until consistency, not one moment of coverage, becomes the signal AI and audiences trust. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lockstep
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Noun
  • The new concealer and neutralizer make up a new two-step routine.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Coach Kirby Smart cited his old standby, the grind of the SEC schedule.
    — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Rub all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a good grind of pepper.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Lockstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockstep. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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