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
From limited‑edition bottles that never mention FIFA by name to tasting menus quietly syncing with match calendars, the smartest food and spirits brands are finding ways to cash in on the moment without buying their way onto a perimeter board. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 By syncing data from connected accounts, Monarch can automatically categorize transactions and update account balances, reducing the need for manual data entry. Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Noun
Crossing several time zones throws that internal clock out of sync, so your gut’s timing no longer matches your destination. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 Reduce Latency Anyone who has watched a big soccer match in a large office setting knows the pain of TVs not being in sync. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sync

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 20 Jun. 2026.

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