Synonyms of cartels

cartels

noun

plural of cartel

as in syndicates

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage

a cartel of oil-producing nations that controls production and influences prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• syndicates
• conglomerates
• partnerships
• unions
• associations
• chains
• trusts
• organizations
• multinationals
• combinations
• combines
• megacorporations
• guilds
• pools

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cartels

Massive stockpiles of methamphetamine smuggled onto the islands by cartels have spurred a widespread addiction crisis, seen as a key driver of an HIV epidemic that Fiji recently declared a national emergency. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

The work largely involves searching for clandestine body dumping grounds in rural, isolated parts of the state where drug cartels are active. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Talarico says immigration enforcement is necessary but that resources should be refocused to target cartels, gang members and human traffickers. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Big agriculture, private security firms, international drug cartels — all are choked out by Reacher’s big ol’ biceps. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Laser destroys 11 drones in 10 days US forces have stopped around 300 drones allegedly linked to cartels since the beginning of 2026. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Experts say cartels use car bombs to intimidate rivals and authorities, pressure the government and spread fear among civilians. — María Verza, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Mexican cartels began using explosives more extensively about five years ago, dropping them from drones to attack security forces or rival groups and burying explosive devices in the ground to defend or control territory. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026