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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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 Standing on a planter for a vantage point, the parade created a sea of orange, everyone moving from left to right in sync to the song. Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 The candidates were mostly in sync on major policy issues facing residents of the district, the region, and the country. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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