as in accompanying
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 synchronizing
Working out the process of synchronizing and timing the cantilevers’ motion and light beams to generate the right colors at the right time was a substantial effort, according to Andy Greenspon, a researcher at MITRE who also worked on the project.
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
By synchronizing all these data streams, the team documented not just the delivery but the hours-long cooperative effort that followed.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
By synchronizing drone footage, audio recordings and shipboard observations, the researchers documented the complex social structure and communication behind the birth.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 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
At the Milan-Cortina Games, spread across six villages in three distinct clusters in northern Italy, Finoff said the hosts have so far done well synchronizing medical services.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
By synchronizing and instantly analyzing multi-camera perspectives, visual AI can dramatically improve both the speed and reliability of these spot placements.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
By synchronizing all these data streams, the team documented not just the delivery but the hours-long cooperative effort that followed.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
By synchronizing drone footage, audio recordings and shipboard observations, the researchers documented the complex social structure and communication behind the birth.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 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
At the Milan-Cortina Games, spread across six villages in three distinct clusters in northern Italy, Finoff said the hosts have so far done well synchronizing medical services.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
By synchronizing and instantly analyzing multi-camera perspectives, visual AI can dramatically improve both the speed and reliability of these spot placements.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synchronizing
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The tribute program accompanying Yakusho’s award comprised seven films personally approved by the actor, with the festival noting that his participation marked a highlight in the event’s 28-year history.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The grounds' accompanying train station and gardens were reportedly modeled after the entrance to Disneyland's Magic Kingdom.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Legoland Florida theme park will introduce the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience this summer, coinciding with the global soccer (aka football) tournament.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Repairs to the wharf began in November, coinciding with the quieter season to minimize impacts on nearby businesses, visitors and protected wildlife.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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North Carolina’s ‘GatorWise’ campaign In 2025, the NCWRC launched GatorWise, a program designed to educate the public on coexisting with alligators.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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History, politics, religion, modernity are all present at once, sometimes in tension, sometimes simply coexisting.—
Barry Hoffner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Synchronizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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