syndication

noun

syn·​di·​ca·​tion ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce syndication (audio)
Synonyms of syndicationnext
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

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Live With Kelly and Mark airs weekdays in syndication. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026 The show will be considered for CBS Media Venture's syndication slate in the fall of 2027, according to Deadline. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Finding people who are actually good at content syndication is a real thing. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 June 2026 According to the company, Upworthy has about 17 million followers per month across social and email through original editorial reporting, syndication partnerships and social distribution. Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for syndication

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 29 Jun. 2026.

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