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

Per a 2014 Vulture report (via New York Magazine), the beloved NBC comedy has generated over $3.1 billion since its syndication in 1995. —Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025

Daily first-run talk show Karamo will be back for a fourth season in national syndication, including multicast channel Bounce. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 May 2025

The government is asking the court to force Google to divest from its Chrome web browser, in addition to sharing its search data and syndication with rivals. —Julia Shapero, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025

According to People magazine, the show still has a legion of fans, thanks to syndication. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 21 June 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