subsidiaries

noun

plural of subsidiary
as in additives
something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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Recent Examples of subsidiaries Nearly half of the 2,727 overall rare earth exploration applications — or 42% — in Brazil were made by subsidiaries of foreign mining companies or firms with foreign ownership stakes. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The smaller regional jets built by Bombardier in Canada and Embraer in Brazil—593 aircraft that fly shorter routes operated by AA subsidiaries and partners—also aren’t part of this screen expansion. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Many major transfer pricing disputes have centered on intellectual property transferred to foreign subsidiaries, Avi-Yonah said. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 One of Thrive’s subsidiaries, Thrive Eternal, focuses on sports acquisitions, purchasing and selling a stake in the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies before acquiring stakes in the Miami Heat and MLB’s San Francisco Giants, among others. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Confirm the company, executives, owners, subsidiaries and brands. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Against that backdrop, the relevant question is not whether autonomous aircraft or advanced air mobility have a future, but whether operating three specialized subsidiaries represents the best use of Boeing’s organizational bandwidth. — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Executive Vice President and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee Home Depot's financial management as well as its Pro subsidiaries. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 For example, a company that moves funds between international subsidiaries could otherwise face multiple banking fees, settlement delays, and foreign exchange conversions before the capital becomes available. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
  1. options
  2. appendages
  3. accompaniments
  4. supplements
Noun
  • The options include a breakfast meat taco with egg and cheese, a cheesesteak melt taco, a chicken melt taco or patty melt tacos.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options.
    — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Yet its bodywork is relatively restrained, avoiding the huge wings, complex vents and aggressive appendages found on many contemporary hypercars.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories After his death, his wife Vicki and son Isidore organize an exhibit of his artworks, complete with explorable digestive tracts, fantastical appendages, and detachable eyeballs.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of appendages
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  • While many people associate satay with Indonesia, versions of the dish are also enjoyed across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts of the region, each with its own marinades, seasonings and accompaniments.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of accompaniments
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  • What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This popular brand makes supplements for men, women and children.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplements

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