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Recent Examples of ancillary
This sent the market hunting for a variety of middleman companies that parlayed a core of proprietary information into layered ancillary services and constant price increases.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Many team owners have real-estate developments and other ancillary business that owners would fight to exclude, and players to include.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
This year, four new fragrances will debut, as will ancillary products like hand creams, body washes and soaps.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond a mere merger of assets, this union could jeopardize the ancillary market ecosystem that sustains theatrical filmmaking.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Many team owners have real-estate developments and other ancillary business that owners would fight to exclude, and players to include.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
This year, four new fragrances will debut, as will ancillary products like hand creams, body washes and soaps.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Beyond a mere merger of assets, this union could jeopardize the ancillary market ecosystem that sustains theatrical filmmaking.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancillary
Adjective
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Adobe's market capitalization stood at $101 billion on Monday, while Canva said in August that it had been valued at $42 billion in a secondary share sale, before the recent plunge in software stocks.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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These pathways — such as radio, television and film at Eastside High or advanced manufacturing at Akins High — offer specialized classes for students interested in pursuing a secondary certificate or degree while in high school.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Theoretically, the addition of Porzingis provides size, auxiliary scoring and floor spacing in key lineups.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Defender Michael Keane was used as an auxiliary striker late on.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, it was revealed that major industry players had helped a subsidiary company called Flannery Associates stealthily buy up tens of thousands of acres of relatively cheap farmland in Solano County, on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, for about $800 million over several years.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since 2015, Del Monte Foods has been headquartered in Walnut Creek, with numerous subsidiary businesses around the world handling various aspects of the company’s production.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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So even though the literature on the link between menstruation and cramps is limited, the peripheral benefits of the nutrient may still contribute to easier and less painful periods.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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What was once dismissed as peripheral is increasingly harder to ignore.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More than anything, robotic models are supplementary household cleaning devices.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With their top priority secured, Grisham returning to center field, Paul Goldschmidt recently re-signing for a reserve role, and some supplementary pieces retained or added, Judge ended up happy with the way the Yankees’ offseason concluded.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a supplemental case report, a Tipp City police officer wrote that a garage side door was open.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The property comprises a larger structure, which housed Rio City Cafe, and a smaller building that the cafe used for supplemental prep.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 40-year-old former right-back in his playing career for KSV Roeselare, Weathering, and OH Leuven was brought in by Hurzeler in search of marginal gains.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In northern Indiana, thunderstorms are also possible today, though the risk is mostly marginal.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Ancillary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancillary. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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