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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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Recent Examples of syndicate
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
The largest Mafia trial in Italian history targeted the Ndrangheta, the massive Calabrian syndicate that's been operating since the 19th century, with tentacles reaching into the upper echelon of business and government.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Tonya Mosley, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
Sandy has remained a presence on radio, syndicating a show with Tricia for the last six years.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Their respective drives – vengeance for her, justice for him – build toward a final confrontation with the syndicate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
The largest Mafia trial in Italian history targeted the Ndrangheta, the massive Calabrian syndicate that's been operating since the 19th century, with tentacles reaching into the upper echelon of business and government.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Verb
At its peak, the show was syndicated on nearly 200 stations, running second in the late-night ratings to Hall's idol, Carson.
—Tonya Mosley, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
Sandy has remained a presence on radio, syndicating a show with Tricia for the last six years.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syndicate
Noun
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The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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While the Aquatravesia was still in Mexican waters, the captain was allegedly told cartel members would be waiting roughly 80 nautical miles offshore on the evening of May 14 and the early morning of May 15 to retrieve the drugs, according to the complaint.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The captain was informed that while the Aquatravesia was in Mexican waters, small naval crafts with armed cartel members would be waiting 80 nautical miles from the shore.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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African American pitmasters helped shape East Texas barbecue traditions, contributing techniques, flavors and restaurant traditions that spread throughout the state.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Butter deepens the color slightly, and also contributes to that classic, rich flavor yellow cake is known for.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Garrincha was one of the gang, and people loved him for it.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Brazilian prosecutors on Thursday launched a mega-operation to dismantle fraud, money laundering and tax evasion, in the latest phase of an investigation targeting criminal gangs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Sephora was founded in France in 1969, with its first store in Paris in 1970 and is now owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This is a terrific conglomerate levered to so many different parts of a growing economy.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and clarity.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Luke Snellin directed with ferocious love and ambition and it was edited very sharply by Simon Smith.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The extent of the defensive network near its silos potentially sets China apart from the other major nuclear powers.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The action, announced Thursday, came about after a security researcher reported the sprawling network to authorities.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The product is widely used to manufacture a range of shatter-resistant acrylic materials such as Plexiglas, as well as resins, coatings and adhesives.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Core elements of the artillery platform – including the barrel, breech, recoil system and trunnions – will be manufactured at Rheinmetall’s large-calibre production site in Telford.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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“Syndicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndicate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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