syndicates 1 of 2

noun

Definition of syndicatesnext
plural of syndicate
1
as in gangs
a group involved in secret or criminal activities a syndicate of counterfeiters

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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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syndicates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of syndicate
as in contributes

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  1. cartels
  2. contributes
  3. edits
  4. conspiracies
  5. crews
  6. clans
  7. produces
Noun
  • Prosecuting cartels was part of his job.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Remain in Mexico policy was criticized for allegedly exposing migrants, many of whom are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse from cartels, to unsafe conditions before it was terminated by the Biden administration.
    Billal Rahman, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cartels
Verb
  • Relative humidity is also low, in the single digits for some locations, which contributes to red flag conditions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Wofford said that in addition to strong winds and low humidity, the amount of moisture retained by local plants contributes to wildfire conditions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of contributes
Verb
  • Besides being the literal voice of beer in America, Holl edits content on All About Beer and is a frequent contributor to many publications, including bringing beer to readers of non-beer publications such as Craft Spirits Magazine and Wine Enthusiast.
    Don Tse, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Creators can set clear limits upfront, such as including a certain amount of rounds of reshoots edits in the base rate and charging extra beyond that.
    Kristen Bousquet, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of edits
Noun
  • Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones’ conspiracies and threats from his followers.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Parents and children of many of the victims testified in court that they were traumatized by Jones' conspiracies and threats from his followers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conspiracies
Noun
  • Restoration crews worked in collaboration with Hartford city and public safety officials.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Listen to this article A number of rescue crews responded to the waters in Bridgeport after an individual jumped off a ferry boat and plunged into the harbor on Tuesday night.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crews
Noun
  • Any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state will result in dangerous repercussions, including exacerbating internal divisions between the various clans of Somaliland that support independence and others that seek to remain within the Somali federal state.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement California wildlife officials are poised to decide whether to designate six isolated clans of pumas as endangered or threatened species under state law.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of clans
Verb
  • The Sazerac Company now owns the brand and produces the bourbon at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of produces
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