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 All is controllable via a simple bidirectional wheel that resets the indications instantaneously and remains synchronized from 1900 through 2099. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 By synchronizing drone footage, audio recordings and shipboard observations, the researchers documented the complex social structure and communication behind the birth. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Maintaining that orchestration; keeping updates stable and synchronized; is not trivial. MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 Julian Champagnie and Dylan Harper had to synchronize their timing on a double-screen. Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synchronize
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  • Hundreds of Russian drones were descending, each the size of a Jet Ski, accompanied by more than a dozen missiles.
    Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The current show and the accompanying catalog are organized thematically rather than chronologically.
    Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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  • The new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Jasso purportedly timed the shooting to coincide with the 27th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado, as well as Adolf Hitler's birthday.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Researchers blame a number of factors, including climate change causing fuel to dry out and be more flammable, a record drought, tens of millions of tons of dead trees from Hurricane Helene, and the vast area where dense forests and high numbers of people try to coexist.
    Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Its goal is to help bars, businesses and residents peacefully coexist.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronize. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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