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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The data is synced with the smartphone app which shows your latest figures and offers insights. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Your innate cycle is not exactly 24 hours, so the clock has to reset each day to sync with Earth’s rotation. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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