as in syndicate
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
a cartel of oil-producing nations that controls production and influences prices
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Recent Examples of cartel
For years, members of the Russian cybercrime cartel Trickbot unleashed a relentless hacking spree on the world.
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ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Such performers often live in close proximity to their drug lord patrons, and can at times get caught up in cartel turf battles.
—CBS News, 31 May 2025
Ralph Olarte and Humberto Lopez Belmonte bribed officials and cartels to smuggle goods into Mexico, avoiding customs duties for over a decade, federal prosecutors say.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the pair allegedly provided material support to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
Such performers often live in close proximity to their drug lord patrons, and can at times get caught up in cartel turf battles.
—CBS News, 31 May 2025
Ralph Olarte and Humberto Lopez Belmonte bribed officials and cartels to smuggle goods into Mexico, avoiding customs duties for over a decade, federal prosecutors say.
—Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the pair allegedly provided material support to the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartel
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug-smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world, in part because international drug syndicates target its young population.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Fox News reported that police in Everett, Massachusetts, say Hernandez was involved in a shooting between gang members from 18th Street and the notorious crime syndicate MS-13.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Elkann is also the chair of Stellantis, the automaker conglomerate whose umbrella includes Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot and Vauxhall.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The conglomerate, with interests from automobiles to heavy equipment, saw its net profit plummet nearly 60% to $335 million, partly due to sluggish car sales.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Cartel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartel. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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