Definition of synchronizenext
as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time the subtitles must synchronize with the movie's spoken dialogue

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Recent Examples of synchronize Instead of forcing lasers to synchronize phases, the lantern simply merges their outputs efficiently. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026 When these elements are synchronized early, friction during closing can be minimized. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 Evans calls this a synchronizing drought, where all trees across all forest types, regardless of topographic location or slope, are experiencing similar levels of drought stress and putting on thinner rings. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Its misty mountains are mesmerizing and home to all kinds of plants and wildlife, including fireflies that synchronize for a few weeks each year. Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synchronize
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  • And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • An isolated severe storm is possible with pea to half dollar sized hail accompanied by strong downburst winds.
    Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • Since February, the average price nationwide for a gallon of oil has increased by about a dollar, coinciding with the rising cost of a barrel of oil, which has topped more than $100 a barrel, according to Brent crude, the global oil benchmark.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Next year will see the return of Desert X, which for the first time will keep its large-scale, site-specific installations up for six months, timed to coincide with other SoCal cultural happenings including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Frieze.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Colorado shows that access and security can coexist.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
  • San Diego Humane Society Monrovia residents, who are used to coexisting with California wildlife, were shocked at news of the swiping incident, especially involving a bear that many had seen in the area before.
    Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronize. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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