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 + with
She 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 + with
The quarterback was in sync with his receivers.
The President is not in sync with the concerns of the people.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo weren’t just in sync on the Wicked set— but prior to filming as well. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Achieving mastery in one’s mindset involves pondering a pivotal question: Is my mindset in sync with my career aspirations? Essence, 2 Jan. 2025 But this sense of whispering its existence is very much in sync with the feeling guests will get inside. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 The royal mom and daughter are known to be stylishly in sync at official events, and the whole Wales family coordinated in burgundy and red (coats for Charlotte and Kate, ties for William, George and Louis) at the carol service. Chris Barilla, People.com, 11 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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