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

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 also expected to be milder than average. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

But these changes won’t all be in sync, so there’s no ticking clock that applies to them all at any instant — hence, pseudo-time. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Heinemann is planning new projects in sync with airport refurbishments. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Statistically, the five-time major champion was one of the best iron players in the game in 2026, but things never felt in sync, which led him to miss the FedEx Cup Playoffs altogether. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in sync

• bethink
• downlink
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• hoodwink
• rethink
• uplink
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