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 Their supply chain is synchronized like a symphony [with] real-time visibility, precision and contingency actions. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025 Centralized Backup System Once it’s set up and initially synchronized with the host device, the F4 SSD can be used to centralize the backup of photos and videos, file sharing and multi-device content synchronization. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 The fireworks show, synchronized with the Nashville Symphony, will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025 Physical activity can help synchronize the body’s circadian rhythms, particularly when combined with exposure to natural light. Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for synchronize
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  • The growing popularity of electric scooters – easily accessible for commuters to reach their final destination or tourists to enjoy sightseeing – has been accompanied by skyrocketing numbers of injuries, typically to the riders and at times to others in their way.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
  • He was accompanied by three of his town’s councilmen, two of whom grimaced while lugging a square suitcase with a combination lock down the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, around the corner, and into Central Park.
    Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
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  • Safety concerns and recalls associated with the Cybertruck have coincided with faltering sales for the truck.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Perhaps your dreams and reality don’t seem to coincide?
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • The combination of traditional and modern adventures harmoniously coexists with the extensive history of the past; the park features a unique range of plants and wildlife that leave you captivated at any bend of the path.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • To coexist smoothly, our bodies need to know what these tiny residents are up to.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025

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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronize. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.

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