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 + 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

That would be beneficial for the Heat front office, as Herro had an up-and-down postseason run trying to lead a reconfigured rotation that rarely looked in sync against Cleveland. —Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

But despite appearing to be in sync comedically, as with so many successful comedy duos, friction lurked behind the scenes. —Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025

This setting is also useful for watching movies and keeping sound effects and explosions in sync. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Before Trudeau's resignation announcement, Trump suggested that a win for Poilievre in the next Canadian general election would bring the U.S. and Canada more in sync. —Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for in sync

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