as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s until former Republican congressman David Rivera signed a $50 million contract with the US subsidiary of Venezuela’s state oil company.
—Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Judan subsidiary Chimera already partners with Alpha Wave on a tech fund.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
That’s until former Republican congressman David Rivera signed a $50 million contract with the US subsidiary of Venezuela’s state oil company.
—Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
General Motors launched OnStar as a subsidiary brand 29 years ago, allowing users to call 911 via a single button press, with subscription.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Some vehicle manufacturers specify a cooling system additive, which is often a type of stop-leak.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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This laundry additive is an old-fashioned product commonly used in homemade laundry detergent recipes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In Alawi tradition, women are considered spiritually subordinate to men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Proposition 50 also split the sprawling district held by Kiley, a Republican from Rocklin, into six pieces, leaving the Northern California congressman and frequent Newsom critic with few good options.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some bond options traders are now betting the Fed may not cut rates at all this year.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Panthers agree to bring back cornerback Akayleb Evans The Panthers are bringing back a key special teams player as well as a depth piece in their secondary.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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When there aren’t enough tickets, that drives up demand insanely on secondary sites.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Grand Lake originally operated as a venue for vaudeville entertainment and silent-film showings on a single screen, with musical accompaniment provided by a large Wurlitzer Hope Jones Unified Orchestral Organ.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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With roses snaked around the mic stands to match the roses on her cowboy hat, Kirke strummed acoustic guitar with minimal accompaniment — pedal steel guitar, bass and drums.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tinygiant is leading theatrical distribution, with O-Scope handling ancillary markets.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2026
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The space in the complex formerly known as the Warner Center includes 72,000 square feet of production offices and ancillary space.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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On the extreme end of the spectrum, there’s Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson, who spends about $2 million a year on a biohacking protocol that includes a strict diet, 100-plus supplements, constant testing, plasma transfusions, and full‑body light therapy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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And while treatments for hair loss abound, knowing the best solution for your body can be a tough decision among supplements, surgeries and wellness trends.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The only thing Doel needed to install was a DC-DC converter to output 12 volts to power the headlights, wipers, horn and other auxiliary systems.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short-lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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