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.

Examples of in sync in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mirrorpix/Courtesy Everett Collection Parton’s life seemed to play out as a constellation of experiences in sync with American history. — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Perry noted that unlike other spinning coasters, whose rotation may depend on weight distribution within the vehicle, these coaster cars are programmed to spin at specific times along the track, in sync with the on-board audio. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The areas forecast to be drier than normal aren’t quite perfectly in sync with El Niño, but they are confined to the northern tier, where it is expected to be hotter. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Once filming began, writers worked late into the night tweaking scenes for the next day, followed by secret morning meetings to keep the cast in sync. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in sync

• bethink
• downlink
• groupthink
• hoodwink
• rethink
• uplink
• blink
• brink
• chink
• cinque
• clink
• dink