lockstep
noun
lock·step
ˈläk-ˌstep 
often attributive
1
: a mode of marching in step by a body of persons going one after another as closely as possible
2
: a standard method or procedure that is mindlessly adhered to or that minimizes individuality
Examples of lockstep in a Sentence
followed the lockstep that had been in his family for generations: prep school, Ivy League university, job on Wall Street
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PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, Duda has worked in lockstep with Trump, recognizing that real deterrence requires more than symbolic gestures.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
By working in lockstep, our offices are bringing a unified approach to tackling the challenges facing the sector.
—Michael Sedillo, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
Supposing that innovation increases with larger population size, Patel welcomes us to consider how armies of AI agents will work pretty much in lockstep.
—John Werner, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lockstep
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“Lockstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lockstep. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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lockstep
noun
lock·step
-ˌstep
: a way of marching in step in which the marchers are very close one behind the other
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