synchronize
verb
syn·chro·nize
ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 
ˈsin-
synchronized; synchronizing
: to happen at the same time
1
: to represent or arrange (events) to indicate coincidence or coexistence
2
: to make synchronous in operation
3
: to make (motion-picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
synchronizer
noun
Examples of synchronize in a Sentence
The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.
The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.
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First conceived by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1795, the sympathique clock was a way to automatically synchronize a portable pocket watch with a more precise master clock.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Their every motion relies on a vast network of senses and systems, perhaps tapping into ancient evolutionary hardwiring to synchronize into crisp choreography.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The researchers then checked whether the babies’ brain activity synchronized with these patterns.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Other features include a Game mode, which reduces latency so that the audio of games or movies are always synchronized with the video.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Their every motion relies on a vast network of senses and systems, perhaps tapping into ancient evolutionary hardwiring to synchronize into crisp choreography.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The researchers then checked whether the babies’ brain activity synchronized with these patterns.
—Clarissa Brincat, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
Other features include a Game mode, which reduces latency so that the audio of games or movies are always synchronized with the video.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for synchronize
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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchronize. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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synchronize
verb
syn·chro·nize
ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz
ˈsin-
synchronized; synchronizing
: to cause to agree in time
synchronize your watches
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