variants or less commonly synch

sync

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noun

variants or less commonly synch
: synchronization, synchronism
moving in sync
out of sync with the world
sync adjective

Examples of sync in a Sentence

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Verb
The change would allow commissioners to fill those commission vacancies by scheduling a special election to sync up with an existing local election. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 The music is used in a scene where Alex watches his brother fight while the cartoon score plays, syncing humorously with the action. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
And stressors like financial difficulties, illness, work responsibilities, parenting and major life changes can test even the most in-sync couples. — Anna Borges, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Ben Affleck’s character starts quoting the dialogue in perfect sync with the film. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sync

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sync was in 1929

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“Sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sync. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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