syndication

noun

syn·​di·​ca·​tion ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən 

1

: an act or instance of forming a syndicate or bringing something under the control of a syndicate

real estate syndication

2

a

: the act of selling something (such as a newspaper column or television series) for publication or broadcast to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.

the syndication of news articles and video footage

b

: the state of being syndicated to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.

a popular TV show that has made millions in syndication

Examples of syndication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX. —Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026

The business works by supporting creators in social media management, video content syndication, production, and content monetization. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026

Just last month, the company’s broadcast syndication subsidiary, CBS Media Ventures, announced a slate of shows old and new that felt like a throwback. —Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026

The new rules limited syndication of external stories and content, and instructed the newspaper’s ombudsman to send information intended for Congress to the Department of Defense first. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing syndication

• in syndication

Rhymes for syndication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation