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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West said the experience has helped as the Wildcats try to get the new group in sync. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The Cowboys certainly are not at that stage – fans just think the coaching staff needs to get this group playing in sync on both sides of the ball. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 While Atlanta's defense has been in sync the last two games, Golden State admitted they have been uncharacteristically undisciplined. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 There’s a lesson, too, in sync with the vitality of these men and women who persevered, who never let an insight go unchallenged, a name go unforgotten or a memory about the Renaissance lie unadorned. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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