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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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
One of the OGs to step up was Citizen, the first to introduce timekeeping that automatically synchronizes to the wearer’s timezone (handy for frequent travelers).
—Barry Samaha, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025
The hormone is thought to provide the body with a sense of how long the night is, to help synchronize biological processes with the sun.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Saab says the submarine’s onboard AI systems process sensor data rapidly, helping shorten decision-making cycles and synchronize joint missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 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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