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 + with
She 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 + with
The quarterback was in sync with his receivers.
The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.

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The actor is in marvelous form here, injecting a fresh jolt of vitality into the climactic stretch as Eggers accelerates the action in sync with the plague descending on Wisborg. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 Einhorn’s thoughts are in sync with those of many American Jews. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024 The Modi government also seems to be in sync with a Biden administration initiative to direct greater global attention toward the status of Tibet. Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024 Are your organization’s learning programs in sync with your business goals? Neena Newberry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in sync 

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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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