in sync
Americanidiom
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matched in timing.
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in agreement, alignment, or accord.
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After an hour’s wait in the rain, they got their reward: Fireflies pulsing in sync, almost like a heartbeat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
A reading of 1.00 would mean they move exactly in sync.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
There are countless examples of what can happen when they are not in sync.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The candidates are largely in sync on big-picture public safety issues.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The fireworks bangbangbanged in sync with my heartbeat.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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