SYNCHRONIZER 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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Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Eleanor Coppola accompanied her daughter on the set and shot about 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of accompany

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The attacks also coincide with the multi-day funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the joint US-Israel operation that kicked off the war.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
The higher rates coincide with the elimination of enhanced subsidies that made ACA insurance more affordable for millions of Americans.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of coincide

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These distinct biases, historically coexisting, are now converging due to artificial intelligence.

— Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Within the confines of Seattle Stadium, rainbow pride gear, flags supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran, and those trumpeting the pre-Revolution dynasty, all coexisted amidst the 66,925 in the stands.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2026

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