in sync

phrase

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 + with
She 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 + with
The quarterback was in sync with his receivers.
The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.

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Models combining text, video, audio and image inputs require all those streams to flow in sync. Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 When junior officers can decide how to equip their men, keeping everything in sync across the battlefield becomes more difficult. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Circadian scores attempt to quantify how well your daily behaviors, including light exposure, meal timing, activity, and sleep-wake patterns, are keeping that internal clock in sync with the outside world. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Everything feels in sync, everything feels on time and stuff’s been consistent. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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