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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So what's driving the increase and are the US public in step with the trend?
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The adaptation is in step with an emerging AI economy where graduates from elite schools face a tough job market and traditional career pathways look less assured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 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
He said the exchange “evolves its standards in step with market realities.”
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
“When will you learn? You walk in step with the captain, or you walk the plank—which, being copper, will not give you the proper bounce for a graceful dive.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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