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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Multi-Speaker Connectivity Because the speakers have Auracast built-in, Marshall users can expand their audio setup and play music in sync across multiple Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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