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as in cartels
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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Recent Examples of syndicates
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has disabled more than 2,500 Starlink devices in and around scam centers in Myanmar, following warnings from activists that mainly Chinese syndicates were using the technology to defraud people worldwide.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world, in part because international drug syndicates target its young population.
—CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, small funds and angel syndicates thrived.
—Roman Axelrod, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The franchise sees Rambo — haunted by his time at war but equipped with superior military skills — using his expertise against corrupt police officers, crime syndicates, and enemy troops.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Behind these scams, according to the Commission's findings, Chinese crime syndicates have aligned themselves with Beijing's geopolitical agenda.
—Mike Kuiken, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
These scam centers mushroomed especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, when Chinese criminal syndicates found a new use for empty casinos and hotels.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump has previously ordered certain drug cartels — including five Mexican syndicates — to be designated as foreign terrorist organizations, and last month signed a Pentagon directive initiating the use of military force against drug trafficking groups.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Such crackdowns attract notice from Boswell, who detects a civilian ally in his fight against local syndicates.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has disabled more than 2,500 Starlink devices in and around scam centers in Myanmar, following warnings from activists that mainly Chinese syndicates were using the technology to defraud people worldwide.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world, in part because international drug syndicates target its young population.
—CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, small funds and angel syndicates thrived.
—Roman Axelrod, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The franchise sees Rambo — haunted by his time at war but equipped with superior military skills — using his expertise against corrupt police officers, crime syndicates, and enemy troops.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Behind these scams, according to the Commission's findings, Chinese crime syndicates have aligned themselves with Beijing's geopolitical agenda.
—Mike Kuiken, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
These scam centers mushroomed especially since the Covid-19 pandemic, when Chinese criminal syndicates found a new use for empty casinos and hotels.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump has previously ordered certain drug cartels — including five Mexican syndicates — to be designated as foreign terrorist organizations, and last month signed a Pentagon directive initiating the use of military force against drug trafficking groups.
—semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syndicates
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An IndyStar investigation, which is based on interviews with four dozen people, including current and former inmates, their families and former employees, found Miami Correctional is constantly beset by violence fueled by gangs and drugs.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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While a decade ago the majority of knife crime perpetrated by young people was related to gangs, this is no longer the case, James Alexander, an associate enterprise fellow in criminology at London Metropolitan University, told CNN.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Manzo had stood on an anti-corruption ticket and opposition to cartels.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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How Hypertension Affects Brain Structure Hypertension contributes to or accelerates cognitive decline via various harmful brain mechanisms.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Native Instruments contributes training, mentorship and industry-leading software and hardware.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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The conglomerates’ beef is now spilling into football and basketball seasons.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Reflecting the Japanese media and entertainment industry’s new outward-looking approach, both media conglomerates are now operating production studios that are developing content aimed at international audiences.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Roberts hopes that his lineup edits lead to some more offense in what has been an otherwise mediocre display in the Dodgers' pair of World Series losses.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Can fan edits drive engagement offline?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond tools and workflow organization, FinBursa’s marketplace is designed to enable professionals to expand their networks organically.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Linking quantum computers to create powerful, high-speed quantum networks involves entangling atoms through a fiber cable.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company manufactures 85% of its products in Hot Springs.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mannington manufactures flooring product such as hardwood, laminate and vinyl for residential and commercial uses.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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But other influencers are using the war as an opportunity to peddle antisemitic conspiracies.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Theories about this abound—all have their evidentiary shortcomings—but Greenblatt agrees with a common one that sees Marlowe traveling to France and uncovering Catholic conspiracies against the Crown.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Syndicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndicates. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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