syndication

noun

syn·​di·​ca·​tion ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce syndication (audio)
1
: an act or instance of forming a syndicate or bringing something under the control of a syndicate
real estate syndication
2
a
: the act of selling something (such as a newspaper column or television series) for publication or broadcast to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.
the syndication of news articles and video footage
b
: the state of being syndicated to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.
a popular TV show that has made millions in syndication

Examples of syndication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ford’s transition allowed the label to welcome Krista Hayes, who was hired to fill the role of manager of group strategy and syndication. Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024 Well, being popular decades later thanks to syndication is the best revenge. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 16 Jan. 2024 The photos were pulled from syndication after the hearing. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2023 McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX. Michelle Prado, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024 Although it was initially canceled after its third season in 2002, impressive DVD sales and syndication ratings led Fox to revive the series. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024 While his Post column never waned in influence, Mr. Shales, who was making more than $300,000 a year thanks to his Post salary and his syndication revenues, took a buyout from The Post in 2006 after a management transition. Alex Williams, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024 The Jennifer Hudson Show is distributed in national syndication by Warner Bros. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2024 This is hardly the first time HBO has licensed the show — it’s previously been on broadcast syndication, basic cable and even Amazon Prime. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of syndication was in 1874

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“Syndication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndication. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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