locksteps

plural of lockstep
as in routines
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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Noun
  • With a career spanning decades, Thompson has attracted followers for his trademark high-energy style and loony routines.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Skip multi-step routines built just because products exist, and skip human shampoo and skincare entirely.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tableside dishes are a highlight, including a seasonal classic Greek salad and mouthwatering whole branzino baked in a coffee-grinds and sea-salt crust, then expertly deboned and served to perfection.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, dill and garlic powder; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper.
    — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Fill ruts, depressions, and holes with topsoil and either turf or plants.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Sand can fill ruts and low spots caused by foot traffic or lawn mower paths.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Locksteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locksteps. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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