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 The researchers state that future studies are needed to understand how dogs synchronize blinking, as the timing of their blinks may provide more insight into this curious form of communication. 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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  • Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.
    Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Andrew Hoppin/Portal Media The wet bar is accompanied by a cozy conversation space alongside the kitchen.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.
    Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Though finding a quarterback remains the Steelers’ largest looming question, the uncertainty to consider is how Metcalf and George Pickens — two supremely talented but also sometimes fiery personalities — will coexist in the same offense.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The trailer continues with more stunning snippets showing how penguins manage to face predators, attempt daring dives, and coexist with humans.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Synchronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronize. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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