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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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025
Centralized Backup System Once it’s set up and initially synchronized with the host device, the F4 SSD can be used to centralize the backup of photos and videos, file sharing and multi-device content synchronization.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
The fireworks show, synchronized with the Nashville Symphony, will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Physical activity can help synchronize the body’s circadian rhythms, particularly when combined with exposure to natural light.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 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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