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Another word for sync

Choosing another word for sync depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state in which two or more people, devices, or processes operate at the same rate and exactly together, or work in harmonious agreement (chiefly used in the phrases 'in sync' and 'out of sync').

Usage Example

"The dancers moved in perfect synchronization with the rhythm of the music."

Strongest
synchronization
synchrony
Strong
unison
harmony
alignment
accord

• verb (Context 2)

To connect electronic devices or accounts so that they share the same up-to-date files, calendars, or data.

Usage Example

"My phone automatically syncs my photos to the cloud whenever it connects to Wi-Fi."

Strongest
synchronize
Strong
link
Weak
update

• verb (Context 3)

To cause two or more events, actions, or media tracks (such as sound and video) to happen at the exact same time or rate.

Usage Example

"The sound engineer had to manually synchronize the audio track with the video footage."

Strongest
synchronize
Strong
coordinate
align
harmonize

• noun (Context 4)

An act or instance of synchronizing data between electronic devices or meeting briefly with colleagues to align on information.

Usage Example

"Let's schedule a quick synchronization tomorrow morning to review the project timeline."

Strongest
synchronization
Strong
catch-up
check-in

Opposites of sync

The opposite of sync shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

desynchronize
asynchrony
discord
See all opposites of sync

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sync. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sync
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