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

With the loss of local NBC affiliates, Telemundo, nine regional sports channels, and 32 national channels, Fubo made the sensible but rare decision to lower subscription prices in December. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Conversely, nonbank affiliates become riskier, with depleted capital and increased risky lending. — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The initial broadcast sparked protests and complaints from viewers, advertisers, and conservative activists, leading some CBS affiliates to exclude the episode from their lineup of reruns the following summer. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

The remaining 10 teams are currently in talks with regional broadcast affiliates and streaming platforms such as DAZN and Victory+. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Carr’s Breitbart column also reiterated his view that large media companies such as Disney and NBCUniversal parent Comcast hold too much sway over their affiliates. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

This decision confirms that the IRS should not follow through to implement the Acting AG’s unprecedented and unauthorized exemption from the normal tax audit rules for the President and his affiliates. — Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Fairlead Strategies, its officers, employees, affiliates and partners shall not be liable to any person in any way whatsoever for any losses, costs, or claims for your reliance on this material. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026

The broadcast networks did not carry the speech, but it was carried by streaming services and affiliates. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 July 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