SYNCHRONIC Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

synchronic

adjective

sin-ˈkrä-nik

Definition of synchronic

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. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022

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The 1,500-watt permanent-magnet synchronous spindle runs up to 24,000 rpm and, according to ToolDance, delivers more torque at low speeds than the induction motors used in most other machines – exactly what steel and titanium demand.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The rideshare mission, known as Transporter-18, carried 130 payloads into a polar Sun-synchronous orbit.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of synchronous

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Player count peaked at 115,145 concurrent players during the beta, so server demand is expected to be high at launch.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
At his April 16, 2013, resentencing, Stoltz imposed a combination of consecutive, concurrent and stayed sentences, reducing his prison term to 50 years.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.

— Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of coincident

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The frack happening beneath us was about half as deep as Mount Everest is high, in a section of oil-rich rock that used to be considered out of reach; other innovations allow for simultaneous fracks, minimizing downtime.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The simultaneous occurrence of large storm waves, high tides and elevated sea levels were almost identical to the El Niño conditions in early 1983, 40 years earlier.

— Gary Griggs, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

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