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 launch is in sync with the institution’s goal of creating a bridge between the demands of students eager to work in the industry and companies’ needs, which Istituto Marangoni looks to anticipate by empowering students with new sets of skills and cutting-edge tools.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
The caucus will continue to work with our coalition partners in the Democratic Party to make sure that House District 101 is represented by an official who is in sync with its constituents and is open and honest.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Moving together in sync with music can feel like a collective heartbeat, a unifying pulse that connects everyone in the room and creates an atmosphere where bodies and minds align almost effortlessly.
—Adam Husler, Outside Online, 29 Jan. 2025
While watching a Divisional Round NFL playoff game during the last testing, the stream quickly ramped up to full quality, and the audio remained in sync with the video.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
The caucus will continue to work with our coalition partners in the Democratic Party to make sure that House District 101 is represented by an official who is in sync with its constituents and is open and honest.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Moving together in sync with music can feel like a collective heartbeat, a unifying pulse that connects everyone in the room and creates an atmosphere where bodies and minds align almost effortlessly.
—Adam Husler, Outside Online, 29 Jan. 2025
While watching a Divisional Round NFL playoff game during the last testing, the stream quickly ramped up to full quality, and the audio remained in sync with the video.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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