syncopated
adjective
syn·co·pat·ed
ˈsiŋ-kə-ˌpā-təd 
ˈsin-
1
: cut short : abbreviated
2
: marked by or exhibiting syncopation
syncopated rhythm
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These days, sirens are primarily used to warn people about severe weather, though Milwaukee County still also tests the sirens' attack signal, a more syncopated wailing, after the steady storm warning test.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Readers have been captivated by its syncopated prose, and its imperative to explore – both an outward journey to the wide open spaces of America, and a journey within of self-discovery.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 June 2025
In Cuban music, mambo evolved to describe a musical style and dance that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by syncopated rhythms and energetic movements.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Readers have been captivated by its syncopated prose, and its imperative to explore – both an outward journey to the wide open spaces of America, and a journey within of self-discovery.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 June 2025
In Cuban music, mambo evolved to describe a musical style and dance that emerged in the 1940s, characterized by syncopated rhythms and energetic movements.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Syncopated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syncopated. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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