SYNCHRONIC Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

synchronic

adjective

sin-ˈkrä-nik

Definition of synchronic

as in synchronous

existing or occurring at the same period of time to musical accompaniment, the swimmers' synchronic movements form a kaleidoscope of artistic patterns

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Recent Examples of synchronic For his last runway collection, unveiled in September, Michele constructed a parallel universe of side-by-side shows separated by a wall that when lifted revealed twins in identical looks in synchronic stride. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2022

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The 1,500-watt permanent-magnet synchronous spindle runs up to 24,000 rpm and, according to ToolDance, delivers more torque at low speeds than the induction motors used in most other machines – exactly what steel and titanium demand.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The rideshare mission, known as Transporter-18, carried 130 payloads into a polar Sun-synchronous orbit.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of synchronous

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The screenings run concurrent with the BBC Studios Showcase in London but no longer with MIP London, which is ending as MIP instead launches a London Book Fair event a few weeks later.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Mackenzie Shirilla is serving two concurrent sentences of 15 years to life for killing her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, 20, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, 19, in a 2022 crash in Strongsville, Ohio, Fox News Digital previously reported.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of concurrent

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Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.

— Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of coincident

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Following the simultaneous departures of former chiefs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) at the end of last season, long-time fans might have expected another familiar face to take the helm.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Memoirs proceeds from there with that simultaneous posture of high-minded openness and a childish giggle.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

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