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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PeoplePlus, which delivers rehabilitation programmes, said: "Education and industry services have developed in step with the prison's population."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Social and political pushback against AI is likely to escalate in step with how effective the technology is at replacing human labor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Gold has been moving in step with equities, Michael Armbruster, co-founder and managing partner at futures brokerage Altavest, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 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
I’ll join in the laughter so I can stay camouflaged and appear to be in step with those around me.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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