sync

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verb

ˈsiŋk How to pronounce sync (audio)
variants or less commonly synch
synced also synched ˈsiŋ(k)t How to pronounce sync (audio) ; syncing also synching ˈsiŋ-kiŋ How to pronounce sync (audio)

transitive verb

: synchronize

sync

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noun

variants or less commonly synch
: synchronization, synchronism
moving in sync
out of sync with the world
sync adjective

Examples of sync in a Sentence

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Verb
The Bills mostly sported a two-defensive-lineman look, which syncs up with how things went on Leonhard’s last team, the Denver Broncos, who used three or more defensive linemen on only 38 percent of their snaps when studied in April. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 As a result of the one-time three-year terms, the city would sync up with the even-year election cycle for those seats in 2034 and 2036, respectively. — Tess Riski july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Noun
Strategy, Brand + Creative, Production + Content, Experiential, and Music + Sync via its sync licensing arm, Soundry. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 July 2026 Weekly syncs, monthly reviews and quarterly offsites aren't just operational tools. — Monte Wyatt, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sync

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sync was in 1929

Phrases Containing sync

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“Sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sync. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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