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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
The story by outlines how Citic Telecom CPC company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates three Baltic Sea cables that carry information from private individuals, companies, and authorities.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In the second quarter, overseas subsidiaries of Japanese manufacturers in North America booked sales growth that was 6 percentage points faster than Japan’s overall exports to the region.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Kimmel’s preemption on various ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair led to the beginnings of a significant boycott of Disney and many of its subsidiaries, including Hulu.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Some people online pledged to unsubscribe and boycott Disney subsidiaries such as Disney+ and Hulu.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Amazon includes subsidiaries like Amazon Com Services, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Data Services, etc.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries.
—Andrea Meck, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The decision is useful for planning purposes in structuring intercompany borrowing, especially when dealing with foreign subsidiaries.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Turning Point has also spun off like-minded subsidiaries, including Turning Point Action and TPUSA Faith.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In the second quarter, overseas subsidiaries of Japanese manufacturers in North America booked sales growth that was 6 percentage points faster than Japan’s overall exports to the region.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Kimmel’s preemption on various ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair led to the beginnings of a significant boycott of Disney and many of its subsidiaries, including Hulu.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Some people online pledged to unsubscribe and boycott Disney subsidiaries such as Disney+ and Hulu.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Amazon includes subsidiaries like Amazon Com Services, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Data Services, etc.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries.
—Andrea Meck, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The decision is useful for planning purposes in structuring intercompany borrowing, especially when dealing with foreign subsidiaries.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Turning Point has also spun off like-minded subsidiaries, including Turning Point Action and TPUSA Faith.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
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This year, Spirit Halloween has options for dressing up like the unlikely besties, with costumes from both their Shiz days and post-graduation lives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Larger platforms, such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video, provide extensive parental control options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sowbugs have two tail-like appendages and cannot roll completely into a sphere, while pillbugs have no appendages except antennae and can roll up into a tiny ball, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Microsoft has also taken steps beyond software, with tablets featuring trackpads that recognize input from various appendages—not just fingertips—while also incorporating voice input, live captions, and other inclusive features.—
Aslesha Mehta,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some studies show that calcium supplements may even help lower cholesterol.—
Jennifer Moll,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Magnesium supplements are available in various forms, including liquid, pill, powder, and gummy.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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