synchronize

verb syn·chro·nize \ ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz , ˈsin- \

Definition of synchronize

synchronized; synchronizing

intransitive verb

:to happen at the same time

transitive verb

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

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synchronizer

noun

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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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Of course, those memories typically involved double-bounces, synchronized somersaults, and front flips with friends—not repeated tiny bounces, squats, and plyometrics that leave me dry-heaving and sweating profusely.

— julia sullivan, SELF, "I Tried 9 Unique Workout Classes to Try to Break Out of My Fitness Rut," 25 Aug. 2017
The solution was to measure the changes over space as well as time, thus the synchronized, large, spread-out array, which should allow the scientists to study changes in sub-minute intervals and still account for variations.

— connor radnovich, USA TODAY, "Solar eclipse 2017: Scientists in Oregon to study 'breath of the land'," 20 Aug. 2017
This is the event’s fifth year and the second year fireworks will end the rally at 10:15 p.m. They will be synchronized to the music of DV8.

— sue kiesewetter, Cincinnati.com, "Union Center Food Truck Rally benefits combat veterans," 10 Aug. 2017
Q: Can the traffic signals be synchronized along Dixie Highway between Hillsboro and Oakland Park boulevards?

— wayne k. roustan, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Q&A: Dixie Highway red lights, and right turn signs," 8 Aug. 2017
However, the chip and transmitter have different clocks, and no two clocks in Wi-Fi devices are perfectly synchronized.

— matthew hutson, Science | AAAS, "Wi-Fi could protect you from getting lost in virtual reality," 24 July 2017
WHAT: This year’s Marina Del Rey fireworks display features synchronized music in two locations—Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village.

— lisa beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows in Los Angeles: 2017," 29 June 2017
Four months after giving the twins a baby sister, Juca is satisfied with her body and newest routines, which now include synchronized baby-lifting.

— elizabeth narins, Cosmopolitan, "This Mom Working Out With Her 3 Daughters Will Melt Your Heart," 28 June 2017
Considered one of the best firework shows in the West, the Lights on the Lake pyrotechnic display sees tens of thousands flock to South Lake Tahoe each year to celebrate the Fourth of July. Synchronized to music,

— alexandra yoon-hendricks, sacbee.com, "Getting out of town for Fourth of July week? Here are the best fireworks, festivals," 28 June 2017

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First Known Use of synchronize

circa 1624

synchronize Synonyms

Synonyms

accompany, attend, coexist, concur, co-occur, coincide

Related Words

chance, hap, happen, transpire

Near Antonyms

antedate, precede, predate; follow, succeed

SYNCHRONIZE Defined for English Language Learners

synchronize

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Definition of synchronize for English Language Learners

: to cause (things) to agree in time or to make (things) happen at the same time and speed
: to happen at the same time and speed

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