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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
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
The rise of Rothstein’s network marked a turning point in New York’s underworld, as entrenched Irish bosses clashed with rising Jewish and Italian syndicates.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The rise of Rothstein’s network marked a turning point in New York’s underworld, as entrenched Irish bosses clashed with rising Jewish and Italian syndicates.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syndicates
Noun
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Gerson believes the gangs have retreated.—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last November, gangs opened fire on a Spirit Airlines flight landing in Port-au-Prince, striking a flight attendant who received minor injuries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And yet, this was only one group of stateside traffickers that received dope from the Colombian cartels.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then there were his attacks on nuclear sites in Iran and his constant threats to send troops to root out cartels in Mexico.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result, many home gardeners have soil that is depleted in organic matter, which is the source of many essential nutrients and contributes to soil structure and drainage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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This research contributes to the ongoing effort to identify the specific problems where quantum computers can offer a distinct advantage over classical ones.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And yet, such claims have continued to be common in M&A activity, whether spanning industries, like conglomerates, or staying within an industry.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a luxury industry almost entirely controlled by gargantuan conglomerates like LVMH and Kering, Armani was a rare holdout, managing to retain its independence a private company.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Slovak also edits six works of poetry every year under the Penguin Poets imprint.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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That said, the screen should still be fine for basic photo edits such as cropping, resizing, and global changes to brightness, contrast, and/or saturation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This creates a need to expand collection networks, boost consumer participation and design for textile-to-textile recyclability.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Broadcast and cable networks like CNN did show some of the footage, but stopped the images and ran only audio, with the sounds of those in the crowd screaming.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beka’s long, swingy ponytail and high energy are part of a marketing push by the British accessories brand, which is based in London and manufactures its bags in India.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of his vision is Area Printing, a proprietary 3D metal printing technology that is already reshaping how and where the world manufactures critical parts.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Conspiracy theories on Butler shooting persist In more than a year since the shooting and preliminary investigation took place, the FBI has released little additional information about Crooks, opening another avenue for conspiracies to run amok, the New York Times reported.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The narrowing of communication channels is perhaps the most devastating impact conspiracies can have on a relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Syndicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndicates. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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