SYNCHRONIZE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

synchronize

verb

ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz

Definition of synchronize

as in to accompany

to occur or exist at the same time the subtitles must synchronize with the movie's spoken dialogue

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Recent Examples of synchronize True consistency requires an end-to-end view of the entire environment, keeping every substrate, interactive component and digital layer perfectly synchronized, Monday said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 America250 appears to focus mainly on getting Americans involved in celebrations at the local level, such as attending synchronized nationwide block parties. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026 The special will once again transform the New York skyline with a massive fireworks display synchronized to music and enhanced by new visual elements. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 17 June 2026 How was everyone synchronizing their clocks a hundred years ago? — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synchronize

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Reeves announced the new opening date on Vimeo accompanied by the first camera test footage of Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
Additionally, the future king recently accompanied the Princess of Wales to Wimbledon for the men’s final.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

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This trend has coincided with a boom in private capital, enabling larger-scale firms to raise billions through venture capital funding and private equity instead of public markets.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Some of the downturn has coincided with his absence, with his last game being on June 9.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of coincide

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Both models can coexist, but their future growth may depend on different regulatory and commercial conditions.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The results of the study, though limited to the Lassen and Harvey wolf packs during a several-month period, underscore the challenges of people coexisting with wolves.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of coexist

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