in sync
idiom
1
: in a state in which two or more people or things move or happen together at the same time and speed
The dancers moved in sync.
The film's sound and picture need to be in sync.
—often + withShe moved in sync with her partner.
2
: in a state in which two or more people or things agree with or match one another and work together properly
Our ideas are in sync.
—often + withThe quarterback was in sync with his receivers.
The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales seemed to be in sync during high-profile visits across the world from Canada to the Caribbean.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
No wonder Swarovski wanted to tap into Grande’s star power, in sync with the revamp Engelbert set in motion with her arrival at the 130-year-old company.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
While friends or family members’ buying similar things may not be a new concept, dressing in sync — particularly now, when so much focus is paid to personal style — seems more novel.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
But if a retool is coming, Sweeney may prefer a younger coach, such as current assistant Jay Leach, who can grow in sync with the roster.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
No wonder Swarovski wanted to tap into Grande’s star power, in sync with the revamp Engelbert set in motion with her arrival at the 130-year-old company.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
While friends or family members’ buying similar things may not be a new concept, dressing in sync — particularly now, when so much focus is paid to personal style — seems more novel.
—Simbarashe Cha, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
But if a retool is coming, Sweeney may prefer a younger coach, such as current assistant Jay Leach, who can grow in sync with the roster.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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