Synonyms of franchises

franchises

noun

plural of franchise

as in suffrages

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election

the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffrages
• ballots
• votes
• enfranchisements
• voices
• says
• say-sos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disenfranchisements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of franchises

However, there is some resistance in Australia at the prospect of ceding control to IPL franchises who have already accumulated clubs across England, South Africa, the West Indies, the UAE and in the United States via Major League Cricket. — Dominic Fifield, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Perhaps that’s one reason the industry continues returning to familiar franchises. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Now boasting 15 franchises and counting, the WNBA and its players have moved beyond the requisite uniform. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Orlando has demonstrated that major sports franchises and events can generate economic activity, strengthen our national profile, enhance our quality of life, and create a sense of community. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026

These locations are not franchises or licensed, and instead opened independently and illegally using the Harold’s Chicken Shack name and likeness. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Minus the drama of both franchises, the tropical paradise comparison was spot on. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 July 2026