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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The effect was stronger when iCub’s gestures were broad, fluid, and well-synchronized with the human’s.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
From an outcome perspective, these rowers were synchronizing power and rhythm in perfect alignment.
—Jerry Cahn, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Government and industry leaders must come together to synchronize efforts—not to talk past one another or relegate key strategic decisions.
—Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Line dancing features individuals gathered to perform synchronized, repetitive dance moves, generally in lines, and is popular for both socializing and exercise.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for synchronize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
From an outcome perspective, these rowers were synchronizing power and rhythm in perfect alignment.
—Jerry Cahn, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Government and industry leaders must come together to synchronize efforts—not to talk past one another or relegate key strategic decisions.
—Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
Line dancing features individuals gathered to perform synchronized, repetitive dance moves, generally in lines, and is popular for both socializing and exercise.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for synchronize
Cite this Entry
“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchronize. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
synchronize
verb
syn·chro·nize
ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz
ˈsin-
synchronized; synchronizing
: to cause to agree in time
synchronize your watches
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share