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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Are your organization’s learning programs in sync with your business goals?
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Neena Newberry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If the Senate and the House are in sync with the president, a lot can get done quickly — from changes to the corporate tax rate to trade deals and more.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Of course, the one thing missing is the clever mechanics tracing the sun’s journey across the Earth, in sync with the planet’s 23.4-degree axial tilt against the star.
—Ryan Craggs, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
Our pacing was in sync, as was every punch and kick.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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Neena Newberry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
If the Senate and the House are in sync with the president, a lot can get done quickly — from changes to the corporate tax rate to trade deals and more.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Of course, the one thing missing is the clever mechanics tracing the sun’s journey across the Earth, in sync with the planet’s 23.4-degree axial tilt against the star.
—Ryan Craggs, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024
Our pacing was in sync, as was every punch and kick.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for in sync
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“In sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20sync. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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