SYNDICATE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈsin-di-kət

Definition of syndicate

as in Mafia

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

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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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verb

as in to contribute

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Recent Examples of syndicate

Noun

The following day, the syndicate said its Alexandria branch was closely monitoring developments surrounding the allegations at al-Shatabi Hospital. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 Directed by action veteran Kenji Tanigaki and produced by Bill Kong, the martial arts showcase stars Xie Miao as Wang Wei, an ordinary man who unleashes a relentless rampage against a powerful child trafficking syndicate after his daughter is kidnapped. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026

Verb

Another risky expenditure was paying to use an RCA satellite to syndicate his station, renamed TBS, around the country, beginning in 1976. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026 The Chad Hasty Show on the Lubbock station aired every afternoon and was syndicated throughout Texas. — Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for syndicate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for syndicate

Noun

The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.

— Kayla Grant, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025

Definition of Mafia

Noun

The cartel is led by Nicolás Sierra Santana, who faces a formal indictment in the District of Columbia for conspiracy to traffic drugs, filed in June 2025.

— María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
In season 2, Joe and her team mobilize to rescue a member of Congress kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of cartel

Noun

Released in 1996, Romeo + Juliet stood apart from previous adaptations by placing Shakespeare’s story in a modern setting filled with rival gangs, flashy cars and stylized action while keeping the original dialogue intact.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
The effect is something like a gang of glass-eyed vultures staring down at a piece of carrion.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of gang

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Edge Group, a defense conglomerate from the United Arab Emirates, wanted to buy a third of the company for $780 million.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Nowadays, the company is a huge conglomerate, making books, comics, magazines, stickers, trading cards and other items.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of conglomerate

Verb

Trump later filed a lawsuit alleging the network deceptively edited the interview — an accusation CBS denied.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Ren also served as cinematographer, with editing by Shi, original music by Luna Pan, and sound post-production by Music and Effects.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of edit

Noun

Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
What started as a campaign to diminish Iran’s nuclear capabilities and weaken its global terror networks has morphed into a dispute over control of one of the world’s most important trade routes.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of network

Verb

The Biden administration later introduced export controls in 2022 to restrict China's ability to buy advanced computing chips and manufacture advanced semiconductors, citing national security risks.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

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