Synonyms of affiliates

affiliates 1 of 2

noun

plural of affiliate

as in cells

a local unit of an organization

our local Humane Society is an affiliate of a national organization

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cells
• chapters
• branches
• councils
• locals
• arms
• divisions
• wings
• offshoots
• posts
• subchapters
• lodges

affiliates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of affiliate

as in allies

Related Words

• allies
• associates
• interfaces
• hangs together
• teams (up)
• combines
• confederates
• cooperates
• concerts
• leagues
• collaborates
• bands (together)
• conspires
• joins
• concurs
• unites
• conjoins
• connives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of affiliates

Noun

In 2007, the group adopted a holding-company structure, splitting SK Corporation into SK Holdings, which held stakes in group affiliates, and SK Energy, which took over its energy and chemicals businesses. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

That can include heart rate, activity, sleep, and location data, which the company says may also be processed by affiliates and service providers, and data may be transmitted to Germany, Hong Kong, and other countries. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026

Steady growth and diversification By 2001, the Imagination Library had expanded to affiliates in nearly a dozen states. — Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

The deal also allows Samsung to leverage capabilities across its affiliates, spanning semiconductors and cooling systems to data center construction and batteries, as the group seeks to expand its role in the global AI infrastructure buildout. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Jordende Pierre, 29, was arrested Thursday in Malden, Massachusetts, after the woman was found earlier this month in the attic of an apartment building, undressed on a mat and lying near a bucket of urine, according to CNN affiliates WCVB and WFXT. — Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

For local affiliates, some stations that were the WB were now changed to something called the CW or the stations that were UPN had something called the CW. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

From there, the five networks distribute footage to their local station affiliates and paying subscribers, including The Washington Post, which is a digital subscriber. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

At the time, federal officials said the company and its affiliates had more than 300 people working for them. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

The incident occurred on Saturday evening, May 23, at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton, NBC affiliates WIS and WYFF, Fox affiliate WJW, CBS affiliate WLTX and The Post and Courier reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026