as in synchronous
existing or occurring at the same period of time
to musical accompaniment, the swimmers' synchronic movements form a kaleidoscope of artistic patterns
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Recent Examples of synchronic
For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride.
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Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022
With a lockable synchronic-tilt mechanism and special Z-Shape design, the Kaiser 2 can accommodate a weight up to 180kg, quite a bit more than normal mechanisms on office chairs and the back can be reclined to an angle of 160 degrees which can be locked when not in rocking mode.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synchronic
Adjective
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Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is launching a Nighttime Firefly Experience inspired by the Smoky Mountains’ rare synchronous fireflies.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kairos can deliver up to 330 pounds (150 kilograms) of payload to sun-synchronous orbit, according to Space One.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Disney+, however, supports four concurrent streams.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors are recommending concurrent sentences of life without parole on both counts.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Regional banks bounced a bit, still down a couple percent on the week, as Thursday’s flush lower amid a few separate but coincident credit hiccups exacerbated underlying unease with the opaque and possibly lax lending across private credit and among smaller commercial banks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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The coincident new Moon contributes no light pollution, making 2025 ideal for Orionid viewing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Further research is needed on the cost and benefits of expanding the city’s translation services, including providing simultaneous translation during public meetings, according to the staff report.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Murray absorbed a simultaneous foul and hit the free throw.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Synchronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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