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syn·​chro | \ ˈsiŋ-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce synchro (audio) , ˈsin- \

Definition of synchro

 (Entry 1 of 3)

: adapted to synchronization

synchro

noun

Definition of synchro (Entry 2 of 3)

: synchronized swimming

synchro-

combining form

Definition of synchro- (Entry 3 of 3)

: synchronized : synchronous synchromesh

Examples of synchro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The 2019 World Championships medalists, plus host Japan, have already qualified in each synchro event. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "David Boudia, Steele Johnson try to gain Olympic diving spot for Team USA," 22 Dec. 2019 Cook and Bacon finished 1-2 in the individual meet with 308.1 and 297.6 points, respectively, followed by Emma Gullstrand of Sweden in third, in addition to winning the synchro event. — David Barron, Houston Chronicle, "The Woodlands' Kassidy Cook medals at Grand Prix diving meet," 16 Feb. 2020 Noblesville’s David Boudia has nine, including two with Indianapolis’ Thomas Finchum in synchro platform in 2007 and 2009 and one with Carmel’s Steele Johnson at the 2016 Olympic Games. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Indy's Sarah Bacon is first U.S. female diver to medal since 2005," 13 July 2019 Olivia Rosendahl and Greenwood's Zach Cooper were fifth in mixed synchro 10-meter. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Indy's Sarah Bacon is first U.S. female diver to medal since 2005," 13 July 2019 Amy Cozad Magana, a Decatur Central and IU graduate, and Delaney Schnell won bronze in synchro 10-meter. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Brownsburg cyclist Chloe Dygert Owen honors late teammate after winning gold," 7 Aug. 2019 The synchros get the gear speeds inside your transmission all sympatico before the meshing goes down, allowing you to shift from first to second without thinking about what's going on down there. — Mac Demere, Popular Mechanics, "11 Things Your Car Is Trying to Tell You," 2 Aug. 2019 Capobianco, of Indiana University, won bronze on 1-meter and teamed with former IU diver Michael Hixon for bronze in synchro 3-meter. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "Brownsburg cyclist Chloe Dygert Owen honors late teammate after winning gold," 7 Aug. 2019 Onsens are for soaking only Onsens are not for lathering up, swimming, or practicing your intricate synchro routine. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, "Onsen Etiquette 101: What You Need to Know About Japan's Public Baths," 21 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of synchro

Adjective

1947, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1968, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for synchro

Adjective

synchro-

Combining form

synchronized & synchronous

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“Synchro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchro. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.

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