sync

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verb

variants or less commonly synch
synced also synched ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce sync (audio) ; syncing also synching ˈsiŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce sync (audio)

sync

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noun

variants or less commonly synch
: synchronization, synchronism
moving in sync
out of sync with the world
sync adjective

Examples of sync in a Sentence

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Verb
More:This will almost certainly be the warmest winter ever in Wisconsin's recorded history Walleye spawning is synced with the rest of the food web Walleye spawn every year in the spring shortly after the ice thaws. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Some of that speech might be considered frivolous — such as cat videos, trendy dances, or people lip syncing to popular songs. Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 10 June 2024
Noun
Gabrielle Union's daughter just gave her the greatest Mother's Day gift of all — her undivided attention for an adorable lip sync video! Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 What happens to your body during jet lag For many folks, jet lag can leave them feeling groggy and out of sync with their surroundings. Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sync 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sync was in 1929

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“Sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sync. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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