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something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiaries
All of First National Bancorp's subsidiaries are to be fully moved in on Rodney Parham Road by mid- to late November, according to Scott Beardsley, Crews & Associates' executive managing director.
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Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
These companies, and their subsidiaries, produce the majority of the country’s conventional and nuclear rockets and missiles.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Miyagawa tasted success by finding opportunities in Hollywood, Mizuno Gray by launching an indie production company and Murata by climbing corporate ladders in Japanese subsidiaries of Hollywood studios.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, Cassava’s subsidiaries provide a fiber optic cable network, data centers, cloud storage, and financial services across the continent.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The China Southern Power Grid owns a major stake in some of ACWA’s Asian wind subsidiaries.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Azoulay and his team of producers in Paris create television content under the subsidiaries Carma Films, Episode Productions, Potomak, Medecis Productions, Superplanete Productions, Ludoc Prod, Kaaz Productions, Mon Oeil Corp, Agapé Films, and Hamster Productions.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the firm specializes in helping large corporate subsidiaries transition into independent entities, suggesting that its focus will initially be on operational stability rather than sweeping change.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Now China has announced sanctions forbidding Chinese companies and nationals from doing business with Hanwha’s subsidiaries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
These companies, and their subsidiaries, produce the majority of the country’s conventional and nuclear rockets and missiles.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Miyagawa tasted success by finding opportunities in Hollywood, Mizuno Gray by launching an indie production company and Murata by climbing corporate ladders in Japanese subsidiaries of Hollywood studios.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, Cassava’s subsidiaries provide a fiber optic cable network, data centers, cloud storage, and financial services across the continent.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The China Southern Power Grid owns a major stake in some of ACWA’s Asian wind subsidiaries.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Azoulay and his team of producers in Paris create television content under the subsidiaries Carma Films, Episode Productions, Potomak, Medecis Productions, Superplanete Productions, Ludoc Prod, Kaaz Productions, Mon Oeil Corp, Agapé Films, and Hamster Productions.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the firm specializes in helping large corporate subsidiaries transition into independent entities, suggesting that its focus will initially be on operational stability rather than sweeping change.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Now China has announced sanctions forbidding Chinese companies and nationals from doing business with Hanwha’s subsidiaries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Organizers are also looking for a few extra hands, claws, paws, tentacles or whatever appendages volunteers have for the occasion to help with the event.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some fiber supplements are prebiotics, while others are not.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Food is more easily digested than supplements and can be easier on the stomach.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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