synchronize

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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

synchronizer

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noun

syn·​chro·​niz·​er

variants also British synchroniser

-zə(r)

plural -s

: one that synchronizes : a device to indicate, produce, or maintain synchronous motion: such as

a

: a regulator for a system of clocks

b

: a device for synchronizing the firing of a flashbulb with the opening of the camera shutter

Synonyms of synchronize

Verb

• accompany
• coincide
• coexist

Examples of synchronize in a Sentence

Verb

The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.

The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

For Hyliion, synchronizing multiple KARNO units marks a significant engineering milestone beyond the performance of a single generator. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Hotel descriptions, room types, images, amenities, availability and pricing all must be accurate and synchronized. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Siemens said a robot must continuously exchange data with production systems, synchronize workflows alongside human colleagues and adapt dynamically to shifting factory conditions. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

The Legend of Korra In Concert will invite fans to experience Korra’s world through a live symphonic performance synchronized with HD projections of memorable scenes from the series in chronological order. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1624, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for synchronize

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

Kids Definition

synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

: to cause to agree in time

synchronize your watches