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
Apple AirTags are essentially mini GPS tracking devices that sync directly to your iPhone’s Find My app, which displays location info on your phone. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026 Changes sync automatically for guests. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Pre–lip sync, the two comedy queens of the season, Myki and Jane, double-teaming a description of the queens facing off. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026 The suit also highlights the duo’s enduring influence, noting that their recordings have earned millions in royalties and sync deals over the years and continue to resonate with new generations of fans. Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sync

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 13 Jan. 2026.

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