synchronize
verb
syn·chro·nize
ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 
ˈsin-
synchronized; synchronizing
: to happen at the same time
1
: to represent or arrange (events) to indicate coincidence or coexistence
2
: to make synchronous in operation
3
: to make (motion-picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
synchronizer
noun
Examples of synchronize in a Sentence
The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.
The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.
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The evening closed with a cocktail reception featuring live DJ sets and synchronized audiovisual projections.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Financial markets depend on precise timing to synchronize transactions.
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Mariam Sorond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The show will be elevated with music synchronized to the beat of the fireworks.
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Cole Premo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
True consistency requires an end-to-end view of the entire environment, keeping every substrate, interactive component and digital layer perfectly synchronized, Monday said.
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Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Financial markets depend on precise timing to synchronize transactions.
—
Mariam Sorond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The show will be elevated with music synchronized to the beat of the fireworks.
—
Cole Premo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for synchronize
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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synchronize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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synchronize
verb
syn·chro·nize
ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz
ˈsin-
synchronized; synchronizing
: to cause to agree in time
synchronize your watches
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