as in accompanying
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 synchronizing
Working out the process of synchronizing and timing the cantilevers’ motion and light beams to generate the right colors at the right time was a substantial effort, according to Andy Greenspon, a researcher at MITRE who also worked on the project.
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
By synchronizing all these data streams, the team documented not just the delivery but the hours-long cooperative effort that followed.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Evans calls this a synchronizing drought, where all trees across all forest types, regardless of topographic location or slope, are experiencing similar levels of drought stress and putting on thinner rings.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
At the Milan-Cortina Games, spread across six villages in three distinct clusters in northern Italy, Finoff said the hosts have so far done well synchronizing medical services.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
By synchronizing and instantly analyzing multi-camera perspectives, visual AI can dramatically improve both the speed and reliability of these spot placements.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
By synchronizing all these data streams, the team documented not just the delivery but the hours-long cooperative effort that followed.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Evans calls this a synchronizing drought, where all trees across all forest types, regardless of topographic location or slope, are experiencing similar levels of drought stress and putting on thinner rings.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
At the Milan-Cortina Games, spread across six villages in three distinct clusters in northern Italy, Finoff said the hosts have so far done well synchronizing medical services.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
By synchronizing and instantly analyzing multi-camera perspectives, visual AI can dramatically improve both the speed and reliability of these spot placements.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synchronizing
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No Doubt's Adrian Young, Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and Tom Dumont tour The No Doubt Experience, the immersive fan pop-up accompanying their Las Vegas residency at Sphere.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The accompanying bathroom sports dual quartz vanities and an oversize porcelain shower topped by an arched clerestory window.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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At one point, El Reno had at least nine onion-burger joints, but just three remain—Johnnie’s Grill, Robert’s Grill, and Sid’s Diner—all coexisting within two blocks of one another.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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North Carolina’s ‘GatorWise’ campaign In 2025, the NCWRC launched GatorWise, a program designed to educate the public on coexisting with alligators.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Synchronizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronizing. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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