synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

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

synchronizer noun

Synonyms

• accompany
• coincide
• coexist

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

There is talk of synchronizing the format from the current one hundred deliveries with the more universal T20, as well as rebranding team names, which is said to be holding up the Invincibles sale. —Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Traditionally, asteroids are spotted using full-fledged optical telescopes that capture time-lapse images of the sky over minutes or hours, with the telescope synchronized to track the stars. —David Szondy august 03, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025

The primary way the SCN, our circadian conductor, synchronizes the other clocks is through light exposure. —Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025

Renewable energy systems usually synchronize with grid frequencies. —Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for synchronize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

: to cause to agree in time

synchronize your watches