in sync
idiom
1
: in a state in which two or more people or things move or happen together at the same time and speed
The dancers moved in sync.
The film's sound and picture need to be in sync.
—often + withShe moved in sync with her partner.
2
: in a state in which two or more people or things agree with or match one another and work together properly
Our ideas are in sync.
—often + withThe quarterback was in sync with his receivers.
The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.
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The royal mom and daughter are known to be stylishly in sync at official events, and the whole Wales family coordinated in burgundy and red (coats for Charlotte and Kate, ties for William, George and Louis) at the carol service.
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Black Doves is the platonic ideal of a spy thriller, all of its elements fully in sync for a fun time.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The filmmaker corralled dozens of extras and his two stars to be so in sync as to orchestrate one of the most complex, perfectly timed symphonies of chaos.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Having great personnel gives you an advantage, but many great defenses have been constructed on the backs of players who are in sync and bought into the cause.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Black Doves is the platonic ideal of a spy thriller, all of its elements fully in sync for a fun time.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
The filmmaker corralled dozens of extras and his two stars to be so in sync as to orchestrate one of the most complex, perfectly timed symphonies of chaos.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Having great personnel gives you an advantage, but many great defenses have been constructed on the backs of players who are in sync and bought into the cause.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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