Definition of synchronizenext
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 Humans tend to synchronize with each other, which means that when someone smiles at you, you’ll be inclined to smile back. Angela Haupt, Time, 9 Jan. 2026 The pinpoint accuracy of the ride system allows Imagineering to synchronize each boat’s movements with massive curved video projection screens, audio-animatronic scenes and physical sets throughout the attraction. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026 Each day, harbors and observatories would raise and lower a metal ball at the same time to allow sailors to synchronize their instruments. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025 Traverse glowing light tunnels to synchronized Christmas music. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for synchronize
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  • Equally indulgent is the flâneur suite that is accompanied by a palatial terrace complete with a Japanese garden with a soaking tub overlooking the New York skyline.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Find our accompanying Bad Bunny essay here, and all the rest of our essays and podcasts related to the list here.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • The latter was appointed president of Polimoda in 2006, to coincide with the school’s 20th anniversary.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Conveniently, this level also coincides with the technical support zone visible on the chart above.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • His relationship with film is inextricably linked with his home town, Recife—a port city where attractive beaches and high-rise developments coexist with sprawling favelas and rampant crime.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Quiet healing calls as compassionate Venus redirects lucky Jupiter, guiding your 12th House of Solitude to coexist with your 5th House of Parties.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026

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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronize. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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