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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On the other hand, when people interpret the same story in markedly different ways, perhaps because they’ve been given different background information, their brain activity is less synchronized than people who are given the same background facts and therefore share the same assumptions coming in.
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Emily Falk, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
By synchronizing the times buses arrive at the hub, the system will allow passengers to easily catch the next bus.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
So the magnetic field has to stay synchronized with the increasing mass of the particle, ramping up in strength as the particle whips around.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The setup looks more subtle than some other gaming laptops, but no fear: The lights still stand out and synchronize well with gaming sessions.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
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Emily Falk, Scientific American, 25 Sep. 2025
By synchronizing the times buses arrive at the hub, the system will allow passengers to easily catch the next bus.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
So the magnetic field has to stay synchronized with the increasing mass of the particle, ramping up in strength as the particle whips around.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The setup looks more subtle than some other gaming laptops, but no fear: The lights still stand out and synchronize well with gaming sessions.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
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 3 Oct. 2025.
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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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