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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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
What’s Next: Gasoline prices are set to rise above $3 a gallon, rising in step with crude prices because of the conflict.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 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
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing climbed on Monday in step with surging tech stocks, with the major chip-equipment supplier also getting a shot of confidence from client Nvidia.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025
But when she left school that afternoon, Agnes slipped out from the corner of the building and fell in step with her.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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