syndicate

(noun) a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities. Synonyms: crime syndicate, mob, family.

(noun) an association of companies for some definite purpose. Synonyms: consortium, pool.

(noun) a news agency that sells features or articles or photographs etc. to newspapers for simultaneous publication.

(verb) join together into a syndicate. Example: "The banks syndicated."

(verb) organize into or form a syndicate.

(verb) sell articles, television programs, or photos to several publications or independent broadcasting stations.