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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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
The shooting video was recorded with no sound, but prosecutors synchronized it with the sound of two loud pops recorded from a different camera around the corner.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
These films have synchronized soundtracks but have at most a few spoken words, relying almost exclusively on visuals, music, and sound effects to tell their enchanting stories.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
Not only must Coronado and Landin synchronize showings and audiences across two countries, but there’s also the issue of managing equipment during travel.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
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 9 Mar. 2025.
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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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