as in syndicate
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
a cartel of oil-producing nations that controls production and influences prices
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Emilia Pérez Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez follows the titular Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón), who seeks a fresh start — and a new identity as a woman — with the help of a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña, in her Oscar-winning role).
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Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Washington has in recent weeks moved several naval assets to Latin America in a bid to counter drug cartels, an operation Caracas said is an effort to drive regime change.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The matter of cracking down on politicians linked to the cartels was reportedly a sticking point in the otherwise jolly Sheinbaum-Rubio meeting, according to La Politica Online.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
In a terse statement confirming only the broad outlines of the incident, the Pentagon equated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel, allegations Caracas denies.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Washington has in recent weeks moved several naval assets to Latin America in a bid to counter drug cartels, an operation Caracas said is an effort to drive regime change.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The matter of cracking down on politicians linked to the cartels was reportedly a sticking point in the otherwise jolly Sheinbaum-Rubio meeting, according to La Politica Online.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
In a terse statement confirming only the broad outlines of the incident, the Pentagon equated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel, allegations Caracas denies.
—Phil Stewart, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartel
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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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François-Henri Pinault, chairman, Kering As chairman and CEO of PPR and then Kering since 2005, Pinault has transformed the company from a diversified retail conglomerate into a leading luxury group.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shares in food and clothing conglomerate Associated British Foods tanked on Wednesday, as sales at the key Primark retail division undershot forecasts.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cartel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cartel. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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