in sync
idiom
1
: in a state in which two or more people or things move or happen together at the same time and speed
The dancers moved in sync.
The film's sound and picture need to be in sync.
—often + withShe moved in sync with her partner.
2
: in a state in which two or more people or things agree with or match one another and work together properly
Our ideas are in sync.
—often + withThe quarterback was in sync with his receivers.
The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.
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That cultural weave is in sync with the island’s ecological landscape; both are diverse and harbor deep and abiding history.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Austin’s lush mustache and hammy Southern drawl aren’t quite in sync with the tone; Rudd seems stuck in the Ferrell version of the film.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, according to new research, indicating that our planet is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Even with Cloud on the back end of her WNBA career, being in sync with her new Liberty superteam could put her back amongst the league leaders in assists.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Austin’s lush mustache and hammy Southern drawl aren’t quite in sync with the tone; Rudd seems stuck in the Ferrell version of the film.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Earth's atmosphere pulses in sync with the sun's fiery outbursts, according to new research, indicating that our planet is more sensitive to solar activity than previously thought.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Even with Cloud on the back end of her WNBA career, being in sync with her new Liberty superteam could put her back amongst the league leaders in assists.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in sync
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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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