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

This unexpected rise was largely unrelated to its primary operations of creating, managing, and servicing proprietary investment funds, private syndications, and direct investments. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Under the tutelage of Master Splinter and the assistance of reporter April O’Neil, the crimefighting crew of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo ran for 10 seasons between Saturday mornings and syndication. —Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Ashley Lutz is an executive editor at Fortune, overseeing the Success, Well, syndication, and social teams. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025

McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX. —Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025

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