sync

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verb

variants or less commonly synch
synced also synched ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce sync (audio) ; syncing also synching ˈsiŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce sync (audio)

sync

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noun

variants or less commonly synch
: synchronization, synchronism
moving in sync
out of sync with the world
sync adjective

Examples of sync in a Sentence

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Verb
Thanks to excellent scripting and black box work, the gas engine syncs up with the car’s speed and your demand for acceleration without hiccup or bucking or anything other than a rush of power. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Camera Control will also sync with third-party apps, such as asking Google where to buy an item shown in the camera. Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Synchronization with Vivaldi browsers on other devices has also been improved, with real-time sync of tabs, bookmarks and other settings across devices. Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Beyond boosting income, sync deals can offer valuable exposure to wider audiences, and for many musicians, securing a sync deal can be a significant career milestone, opening doors to further opportunities in the industry. Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sync 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sync was in 1929

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“Sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sync. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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