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as in Mafia
a group involved in secret or criminal activities a syndicate of counterfeiters

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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage a powerful banking syndicate that controls loans in the small country

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syndicate

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Noun
Reunited with his godson (Finn), a street-level enforcer tied to a criminal syndicate, the two forge an uneasy alliance and plot a high-stakes heist to escape the grip of a ruthless mob boss. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025 In this corner: Frank Costello, the big boss man of organized crime who helped this thing of theirs go from regional to a national syndicate. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
The pair also write a regular column that is syndicated in dozens of newspapers that Oz will give up if he's confirmed. Alice Park, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025 Disney also is continuing TikTok Pulse Premiere and On The Red Carpet at The Oscars, a live pre-show syndicated across major local markets and live-streamed nationwide. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for syndicate
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Noun
  • The first episode of Season 2 delves into the Pagan Biker Gang, and the rest of the season will unpack organizations like Fresno Bulldogs, Nuestra Familia, Black Mafia Family, Vagos and Aryan Sisters of Texas.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
  • President Donald Trump and his allies in power are trying to erect an authoritarian Mafia state like the one Vladimir Putin and his cronies established in Russia.
    Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Another suggested that two first-class passengers were drug dealers, and that a drug cartel had orchestrated a terror attack.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Some platforms tend to remove the grisliest content, and some ban a few cartels outright.
    Antón Barba-Kay, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That means investing in smarter border security, expanding legal pathways, and protecting the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant families who contribute so much to our communities.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Similar to some of the effects of Parkinson’s disease that contributed to John Paul II’s death.
    Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court not to block the deportation of Venezuelans accused of being members of the crime gang Tren de Aragua.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Abrego Garcia denied being a member of the gang, but two judges, in separate rulings, concluded that he was, based on confidential information provided to the court.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Now, his conglomerate BALFIN Group operates in 10 countries and recorded a net profit of $120 million on $880 million sales in 2024, up 31% and 14% from 2023, respectively.
    Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • As a result, the conglomerate’s shares fell over 8 percent.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • His exit comes amid pressure on CBS from President Donald Trump, who has sued the network and parent company Paramount for $20 billion over allegations that a 60 Minutes interview last year with then-Vice-President Kamala Harris was deceptively edited.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Its network of electric vehicle chargers benefits thousands of drivers daily, especially since they can be used to charge non-Tesla EVs.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The introduction of Cloud WAN, for instance, aims to extend Google’s private network availability to enterprise customers and support the efficient and secure movement of data, models and applications across regions.
    Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The indictment further alleges that, during this same period, Hamad conspired with co-defendant Collins to manufacture and possess destructive devices.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Syndicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndicate. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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