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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But maybe the three weeks off between games gets quarterback John Mateer healthier and more in sync.
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Erick Smith, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
No part of his body seems in sync with any other part.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
The former Ohio State standout has been seemingly in sync with Shough, averaging about six catches for 71 yards in the four games that the rookie received significant snaps.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Are Bo Nix and Sean Payton back in sync?
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2025
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Erick Smith, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
No part of his body seems in sync with any other part.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
The former Ohio State standout has been seemingly in sync with Shough, averaging about six catches for 71 yards in the four games that the rookie received significant snaps.
—Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Are Bo Nix and Sean Payton back in sync?
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 30 Nov. 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 15 Dec. 2025.
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