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 challenge right now is to synchronize and systematize data collection and reporting such that meeting the current assortment of local, national and international requirements does not create an undue strain on the core business or leave that business open to risk of non-compliance.
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Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Clocks across the nation were soon synchronized—and local time became a relic of America's past.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Finally, the tech also introduces a new feature called Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which works to better synchronize audio and video between two devices.
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The fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized with the official soundtrack on Star 94.1 FM.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Clocks across the nation were soon synchronized—and local time became a relic of America's past.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Finally, the tech also introduces a new feature called Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), which works to better synchronize audio and video between two devices.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
The fireworks display starts at 9 p.m. and will be synchronized with the official soundtrack on Star 94.1 FM.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchronize. Accessed 12 Jul. 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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