syndication

noun

syn·​di·​ca·​tion ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən 

1

: an act or instance of forming a syndicate or bringing something under the control of a syndicate

real estate syndication

2

a

: the act of selling something (such as a newspaper column or television series) for publication or broadcast to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.

the syndication of news articles and video footage

b

: the state of being syndicated to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.

a popular TV show that has made millions in syndication

Examples of syndication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its strategy centers on cross-platform visibility through structured data, review syndication and influencer content that ensures listings are indexed and recommended by AI. —Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

Also included was a revival of the financial interest and syndication rules, which prohibited broadcast networks from having ownership of their primetime programs. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 May 2025

The draft Voight plan also includes a bid to restore the financial interest and syndication rules, or fin-syn rules, which were abolished by the Federal Communications Commission 30 years ago. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 May 2025

Per a 2014 Vulture report (via New York Magazine), the beloved NBC comedy has generated over $3.1 billion since its syndication in 1995. —Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing syndication

• in syndication

Rhymes for syndication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation