synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

intransitive verb

: to happen at the same time

transitive verb

1

: to represent or arrange (events) to indicate coincidence or coexistence

2

: to make synchronous in operation

3

: to make (motion-picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action

synchronizer noun

Synonyms of synchronize

• accompany
• coincide
• coexist

Examples of synchronize in a Sentence

The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.

The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.

Recent Examples on the Web

For decades the Baltic grid ran on a Soviet-era system synchronized through Russia and Belarus. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

True consistency requires an end-to-end view of the entire environment, keeping every substrate, interactive component and digital layer perfectly synchronized, Monday said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

America250 appears to focus mainly on getting Americans involved in celebrations at the local level, such as attending synchronized nationwide block parties. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026

The special will once again transform the New York skyline with a massive fireworks display synchronized to music and enhanced by new visual elements. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for synchronize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

: to cause to agree in time

synchronize your watches