Meaning & use
syndicate
A group of individuals or businesses that combine to carry out a joint venture or shared interest.
See it in a sentence
A syndicate of investors pooled their money to buy the old factory and redevelop it.
The newspaper column is distributed by a syndicate to hundreds of papers nationwide.
A note on using this word
Often carries a slightly shady connotation when paired with "crime," as in "a crime syndicate."
Words with a similar meaning
consortiumcartel
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To sell or distribute something, such as a column or television show, through multiple outlets at once.
The comic strip is syndicated in newspapers across dozens of countries.
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