syndication

noun

syn·​di·​ca·​tion ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən 

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

The series was on a network for two seasons then made new episodes for four years of first-run syndication. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

There, his work contributed to the growth of television syndication as an enduring economic model, fundamentally changing how programming would be financed, distributed and valued for generations. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Landing Go Country as an affiliate adds extra excitement to the launch of the syndication deal. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 20 July 2026

Gilbert first joined Jeopardy with host Alex Trebek when the show entered syndication in 1984. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing syndication

• in syndication

Rhymes for syndication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation