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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
Porsche and Audi are also subsidiaries of Volkswagen, which is headquartered in Germany.
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Independent labels in Europe continue to oppose the acquisition vehemently, stressing that other subsidiaries still included in the acquisition, like CD Baby and Songtrust, have data very similar to Curve’s, making the exclusion of Curve inadequate in addressing their concerns over the deal.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The media company and its subsidiaries made seven claims against Google, including common law fraud, unjust enrichment and unlawful deceptive acts or practices.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
This would form one of the world’s biggest production groups, with dozens of production house subsidiaries around the world and a library including Big Brother, MasterChef, The Traitors, Midsomer Murders, Race Across the World and Peaky Blinders.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The court found at the time that Ellison’s office could seek payroll information related specifically to the company’s hourly workers at 10 downtown buildings, but not related to all workers within the company’s 30 or more subsidiaries.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Boyar expects Abel will impose a lot more management oversight than Buffett, who famously took a hands-off approach to the subsidiaries.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
By June 2024, Chavez was allegedly acting as an administrator for various 764 subsidiaries online.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Independent labels in Europe continue to oppose the acquisition vehemently, stressing that other subsidiaries still included in the acquisition, like CD Baby and Songtrust, have data very similar to Curve’s, making the exclusion of Curve inadequate in addressing their concerns over the deal.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The media company and its subsidiaries made seven claims against Google, including common law fraud, unjust enrichment and unlawful deceptive acts or practices.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
This would form one of the world’s biggest production groups, with dozens of production house subsidiaries around the world and a library including Big Brother, MasterChef, The Traitors, Midsomer Murders, Race Across the World and Peaky Blinders.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The court found at the time that Ellison’s office could seek payroll information related specifically to the company’s hourly workers at 10 downtown buildings, but not related to all workers within the company’s 30 or more subsidiaries.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
Sheryl DeVore has worked as a full-time and freelance reporter, editor and photographer for the Chicago Tribune and its subsidiaries.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Boyar expects Abel will impose a lot more management oversight than Buffett, who famously took a hands-off approach to the subsidiaries.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
By June 2024, Chavez was allegedly acting as an administrator for various 764 subsidiaries online.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
Noun
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That’s it; those options represent the full suite of possibilities that are consistent with dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Flexible hours or remote work options might be worth more than a modest salary increase.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This essay on the allure and challenges of switching to a dumbphone explores whether our smart devices have become essential appendages of our brains.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
27 Jan. 2026
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The appendages, both of which bend as needed, allow the vacuum dance, jump, and, most importantly, climb stairs, a first in the increasingly crowded field.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Call in the whole grains gang In accompaniments calling for refined grains, swap in whole-grain alternatives.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
25 Nov. 2025
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To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are also a near-infinite number of supplements that claim to boost immune function.—
Outside,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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Persistent fatigue or lack of energy affects as many as 45% of people in the United States, making energy supplements a popular source for relief.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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