Synonyms of lockstep

lockstep

noun

ˈläk-ˌstep 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routine
• grind
• groove
• rut
• pattern
• drill
• rote
• treadmill
• habit
• method
• strategy
• tradition
• practice
• regimen
• approach
• technique
• procedure
• program
• plan
• style
• fashion
• manner
• policy
• way
• housekeeping
• scheme
• custom
• tack
• convention
• trick
• design
• daily dozen
• wont

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lockstep

The heat supercharged the material’s ionic conductivity, smoothing out the current and forcing the lithium to march in perfect, uniform lockstep. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Simpson’s moves may be out of lockstep with state Republican lawmakers, who this year introduced scores of bills aiming to crack down on immigration and the people who hire some immigrants. — Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026

That disconnect may be confusing to consumers and investors who assume the stock market and economy mirror one another, moving in lockstep. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 July 2026

In my assessment, the homicide rate moved in near lockstep with trends in drug overdoses, alcohol consumption and firearm purchases, each of which increased by its largest margin in 2020. — James Tuttle, The Conversation, 9 July 2026