Meaning & use
synchrony
The state of happening, moving, or developing together at the same time or rate.
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The rowers moved in perfect synchrony, their oars entering the water at the same instant.
Babies and caregivers often fall into a subtle synchrony of gaze and expression.
A note on using this word
Often used with "in," as in "in synchrony," and applies to physical movement as well as behavioral rhythms.
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