synchronized

verb

past tense of synchronize
as in accompanied
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 synchronized This is because light waves in these sources stay synchronized with their peaks and troughs, making predictable patterns that were thought essential for photon entanglement. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 This Lusitania didn’t sink as a formal band played, but the ticking of each man’s pocket watch synchronized to form a furious percussion section, and all those wailing women’s voices layered into girl-group harmonies. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Hotel descriptions, room types, images, amenities, availability and pricing all must be accurate and synchronized. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Legend of Korra In Concert will invite fans to experience Korra’s world through a live symphonic performance synchronized with HD projections of memorable scenes from the series in chronological order. — Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 July 2026 Every paddler has a role, every stroke is synchronized, and every person helps move the team toward the finish line. — Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The evening closed with a cocktail reception featuring live DJ sets and synchronized audiovisual projections. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 True consistency requires an end-to-end view of the entire environment, keeping every substrate, interactive component and digital layer perfectly synchronized, Monday said. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 America250 appears to focus mainly on getting Americans involved in celebrations at the local level, such as attending synchronized nationwide block parties. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synchronized
  1. accompanied
  2. coincided
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  • The 130 units sit adjacent to the MARTA Lindbergh Station and will be accompanied with 10,000 square feet of affordable commercial space.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to a statement from a spokesperson for Dart, the office in July received four letters that accompanied subpoenas for inmates, though three had already been released by the time they were received.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompanied
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  • The uptick of inflation has coincided with government proposals meant to revive the ailing economy.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After a 2024 surge in violence against bus drivers and on trains coincided with a significant drop in ridership, safety became a top priority for Metro leaders.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of coincided

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“Synchronized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synchronized. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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