variants or less commonly synch

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
This lube’s hypoallergenic formula is designed to sync with the body’s chemistry to maintain its vaginal pH balance—so there’s less fear of a possible infection after using it. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025 This realization led her to create The Agenda., a revolutionary app designed to help women sync their schedules with their cycles. Kara Markley Sterling, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Given that the Creepers don’t speak a human language, there is no lip sync, Glass pointed out. Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025 Simply put, our internal clocks fall out of sync with the external world. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 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

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“Sync.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sync. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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