Synonyms

syndication

American

[sin-di-key-shuhn] / ˌsɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

the state or fact of being published simultaneously, or supplied for simultaneous publication, in a number of newspapers or other periodicals.

This July, her edgy, cult-favorite comic strip is set to launch in newspapers nationwide under syndication by United Media.
content that is aired, or supplied for airing, on a number of media outlets in different places.

Our goal is to have a radio station that is live and local during the day, with little or no syndication.
Television. (of a series, program, etc.) the state or fact of having been sold directly to independent stations for airing.

Star Trek famously had low ratings when it was originally broadcast, but it became a cult classic in syndication during the 1970s, and has had a major influence on popular culture.
Finance. the act or process of sharing the financial risk of a business venture, loan, or the like, as by pooling resources or capital.

If your project requires a large sum of money, loan syndication is a good alternative.
Finance. the combining of individuals or organizations into a group in order to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations.

For individual investors, syndication can be a way to build a more diversified portfolio, spread risk and improve their returns.
Computers. a process by which access to content or updates can be shared between websites or between a website and the end user, often by means of a feed.

The information given is in the public domain, but we encourage organizations to mirror our web text through content syndication rather than copying our text onto their websites.
A podcast is a digital media series in which episodes are released periodically and made available through web syndication.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of syndication

syndic(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Rates strategists forecast an issuance volume of 7 billion euros for the planned Belgian bond syndication.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“The underwriting and distribution garnered more than 50 lenders with all underwriters achieving successful syndication levels,” a Vantage spokesperson said in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The program has been running in syndication since 2017.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

And it was primed for further takeoff on the burgeoning Web 2.0 circuit, as Walker entered syndication and social media really began taking off.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

It mattered little to them whether they preached syndication or sauce.

From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell

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