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 work has become increasingly complex in step with proliferating streaming arrangements and data associated with music streams.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
There are individual countries’ markets that are less correlated to the U.S., and smaller companies tend to move less in step with global markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 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
"Graphic design has always developed in step with technological change - from letterpress to phototypesetting to desktop publishing and now Gen AI," she said.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
I decided to give my father lessons in marching in step, in keeping time.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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