in sync

idiom

: 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 + with

She moved in sync with her partner.

: 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 + with

The quarterback was in sync with his receivers.

The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.

Examples of in sync in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The drones flew up in sync, flashing the red, white and blue colors of the nation. —

Kimberly Aguirre, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024 Technology and fashion are in sync more than ever before — from high-style headphones to luxury crossbody phone bags. —

Irene Richardson, WWD, 24 June 2024 Conversely, the Democrats are more in sync with public opinion on reproductive rights. —

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024 Once marginalized for being too tightly in sync with the IRGC, Amir-Abdollahian set about making sure that his ministry acted in tandem with the corps. —

Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in sync

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