syndicated

American  

[sin-di-key-tid] / ˈsɪn dɪˌkeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. combined into a syndicate, a group of individuals or organizations jointly undertaking some task, business project, or similar endeavor.

   Only members aged 21 and over of any of the four syndicated clubs may apply for membership in “Four-way Golf.”

2. published simultaneously in a number of newspapers or other periodicals.

   She writes an internationally syndicated column for the Nation and the Guardian.

3. Television. (of a program, series, etc.) sold directly to independent stations.

   I was the creator, writer, and host of a syndicated children’s science show in the 1990s.

4. of or being a group or association of gangsters controlling organized crime.

   The syndicated ring, a well-established commercial pornography enterprise, involves multiple offenders and victims.

5. (of a risk venture, loan, or the like) offered to investors, speculators, etc., for shared participation.

   Two international banks have already pledged €215 million for the wind farm project, partially through a syndicated loan.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of syndicate.

Other Word Forms

• nonsyndicated
  adjective
• resyndicated
  adjective
• unsyndicated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of syndicated

First recorded in 1650–60, for an earlier sense; 1960–65 syndicated for def. 3; syndicate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; syndicate ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Syndicated episodes of “Martha Stewart Living” upheld the attainability of elegance and the value of precise execution, appealing to my inner overachiever.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

Syndicated transactions in the eurozone year-to-date have been strongly received, pointing to similarly solid reception for the upcoming deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Syndicated games, columnists, and special sections followed in comics’ footsteps.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

Syndicated talk-show host Jerry Springer died Thursday of pancreatic cancer, according his longtime friend and family spokesman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023

Syndicated hosts Mark Levin and Bill O’Reilly are heard in the evening line-up.

From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2023