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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
CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, small funds and angel syndicates thrived.
—Roman Axelrod, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The franchise sees Rambo — haunted by his time at war but equipped with superior military skills — using his expertise against corrupt police officers, crime syndicates, and enemy troops.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world, in part because international drug syndicates target its young population.
—CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
In the 2000s and 2010s, small funds and angel syndicates thrived.
—Roman Axelrod, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The franchise sees Rambo — haunted by his time at war but equipped with superior military skills — using his expertise against corrupt police officers, crime syndicates, and enemy troops.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
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
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Some cultural differences slipped through their eyes, and New York gangs sometimes spoke like poets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite Luna establishing the Office of Constitutional Policing to root out deputy gangs, the county inspector general argued earlier this year that LASD had made no systemic effort to identify gang members within its ranks or investigate group misconduct.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Defense Priorities scholars argue that the cartels are being falsely equated with terrorist groups like Al Qaeda, and warn of mission creep without clear objectives or legal justification.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The White House, meanwhile, defended the new military offensive, stating that Trump is simply following through on his promises to combat cartels and, in doing so, is providing more transparency than past presidents.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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While the state is often seen as a popular retirement destination thanks to its warm weather, tranquil lifestyle and appealing landscapes, that demand also contributes to increasing prices.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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By focusing on the everyday realities of modern life—from the unpredictability of urban traffic to the desire for spontaneous exploration—Ausom contributes to a more thoughtful vision of mobility.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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While the industry here is best known for producing bulk grapes for conglomerates such as Gallo, there are high-quality zinfandel vines that are more than 100 years old, and vintners are experimenting with many other varieties.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Can fan edits drive engagement offline?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Administration officials have gone through the legislation in depth, offering line edits and requesting technical changes, according to two officials with knowledge of the discussions between the White House and the Senate.—
Aamer Madhani,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Even if the networks elect to tap the brakes on gambling ads in the near term, coverage of the NBA will remain a bit of a contextual minefield as long as Rozier and Billups remain in the headlines.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Varese notes that these families used to have a strong hand in the drug business, but were forced out by bigger supplier networks, significantly limiting their power and reach, which explains their involvement in smaller enterprises like gambling rings.—
Time,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Smyrna plant, which is slated to produce 460,000 vehicles this year, manufactures the Rogue, Pathfinder, Murano and Infiniti QX60.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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This segment manufactures and distributes concentrates, syrup and finished beverages of its brands and third-party brands, to third-party bottlers, distributors, retailers and end consumers.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser, and her disheveled paralegal, Deck, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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As other seemingly unconnected incidents start to happen around her (one friend goes missing, another is attacked), conspiracies are everywhere and Chloe must try to separate truth from fiction while fearing for her life.—
Kate Belli,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Syndicates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndicates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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