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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
Most are controlled by large holding companies, such as NextEra Energy, which customers know through subsidiaries such as Florida Power and Light and Dominion Energy, which operates local subsidiaries in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Utah.
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Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Not allowing insurance companies to shift profits to out-of-state subsidiaries would save me more money than this disaster.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Converse and Jordan Brand, its subsidiaries, also saw their toplines decline by double digits.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The company is Meliá’s partner in hotel management through one of its subsidiaries, Gaviota.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The new entity–which encompasses 25 investment companies and platforms and over 250 group subsidiaries–will expand its global footprint by allocating capital across public and private markets.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Others are subsidiaries of conglomerates, known as bonyads, that answer to the clergy.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Insurance subsidiaries generated investable capital.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Not allowing insurance companies to shift profits to out-of-state subsidiaries would save me more money than this disaster.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
Converse and Jordan Brand, its subsidiaries, also saw their toplines decline by double digits.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
The company is Meliá’s partner in hotel management through one of its subsidiaries, Gaviota.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The new entity–which encompasses 25 investment companies and platforms and over 250 group subsidiaries–will expand its global footprint by allocating capital across public and private markets.
—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Others are subsidiaries of conglomerates, known as bonyads, that answer to the clergy.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Insurance subsidiaries generated investable capital.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
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Legally, up to one percent of additives are allowed to be used without being disclosed to augment color and flavor, but nowadays many tequila drinkers are specifically seeking out additive-free expressions.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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From the beach’s crystal clear waters to its lush mountains, the Dominican Republic features a range of options that go beyond the sun and sand.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Review your long-term care insurance options now to learn more.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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As much as possible, workers were meant to be mere appendages of decision-making managers, components of capital’s machinery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Rubber tubing inside one of the fountain’s hollow concrete appendages may have ignited while using a torch to take the structure apart, according to workers.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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Bo ssam, a Korean family-style dish that pairs tender pork belly, leafy wrappers and a table of accompaniments, makes a fun dinner party meal.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Noun
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When recognized early and treated appropriately, thiamine deficiency is generally reversible, and most animals respond well to supplements and supportive care.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Some pre-workout supplements can also interact with medications, which may lead to harmful effects.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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