sync

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verb

variants or less commonly synch
synced also synched ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce sync (audio) ; syncing also synching ˈsiŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce sync (audio)

sync

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noun

variants or less commonly synch
: synchronization, synchronism
moving in sync
out of sync with the world
sync adjective

Examples of sync in a Sentence

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Verb
The Ducks’ offense doesn’t sync up with the NFL, but his quick release, strong ball-security and toughness certainly will. 51. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024 Lips don’t sync up as people talk, and errors are relatively trivial to detect. Matt Burgess, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sync 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sync was in 1929

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“Sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sync. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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