in step
Idioms-
Moving to a rhythm or conforming to the movements of others, as in The kids marched in step to the music . [Late 1800s]
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in step with . In conformity or harmony with, as in He was in step with the times . The antonym to both usages is out of step , as in They're out of step with the music , or His views are out of step with the board's . [Late 1800s] Also see in phase ; out of phase .
Example Sentences
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The average S&P 500 company has seen sales estimates increase 2.6% this year, so identifying companies that are roughly in step with or better than the average increases the likelihood of avoiding truly deteriorating businesses.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Observations showed that the hot plasma producing the X-rays moves in step with the orbit of the unseen companion.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Investors expect domestic producers to be able to raise prices in step with import-reliant rivals that face more expensive byproducts of oil-and-gas production and processing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
When she begins dating the owner of a local pet shop, Iona immediately falls in step with her yuppie new beau.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
Then he got in step with Mr. Dacus as the principal walked toward River Street.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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