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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The clocks are also capable of measuring in billionths of a second, or nanoseconds, which are synchronized globally to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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James Powel, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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The wedding festivities also included a ’50s candy shoppe, an absinthe fountain lounge and synchronized swimmers.
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Designed for versatility and elegance, the Aqua Terra 30 mm collection ensures every wearer finds a timepiece that synchronizes with their style.
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James Powel, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The fare hikes would not go into effect until January, transit officials said Wednesday, in an effort to synchronize it with the end of the MetroCard and shift to OMNY at the end of the year.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
The wedding festivities also included a ’50s candy shoppe, an absinthe fountain lounge and synchronized swimmers.
—Ale Russian, People.com, 9 July 2025
Designed for versatility and elegance, the Aqua Terra 30 mm collection ensures every wearer finds a timepiece that synchronizes with their style.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 1 July 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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