synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

intransitive verb

: to happen at the same time

transitive verb

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

Synonyms

• accompany
• attend
• co-occur
• coexist
• coincide
• concur

Examples of synchronize in a Sentence

The dancers practiced until they synchronized their movements.

The sound and picture have to synchronize perfectly.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pattern Play Embrace vibrant florals and botanical prints to enhance your connection with nature and synchronize your home with the season. —Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025

The short video played against an upbeat sound that synchronized with the dog tilting her head to show off her new hairdo. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

This helps the astronauts synchronize their internal clocks and improves their sleep. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025

Can the Prior Lake synchronized swimming team make a bigger impact in the state pool? —Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1624, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for synchronize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

synchronize

verb

syn·​chro·​nize ˈsiŋ-krə-ˌnīz 

ˈsin-

synchronized; synchronizing

: to cause to agree in time

synchronize your watches