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
Jane Ho, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Sempra Infrastructure is a subsidiary of Sempra, the Fortune 500 energy company with headquarters in downtown San Diego.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The company organized its developing drugs into subsidiary companies that could be spun off into separate ventures or be sold.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Dairy producer China Mengniu Dairy fell 485 spots to No. 1849 as its net profit shrank by 98% to $14 million, partly due to losses incurred by its Australian subsidiary, infant formula maker Bellamy.
—Jane Ho, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Sempra Infrastructure is a subsidiary of Sempra, the Fortune 500 energy company with headquarters in downtown San Diego.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Adjective
Nagata’s son, Hiroyuki, is CEO of subsidiary Retail AI, which is in charge of developing the smart shopping carts and AI cameras.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The company organized its developing drugs into subsidiary companies that could be spun off into separate ventures or be sold.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
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Magnesium oil skin formulations have different components and additives, which can result in different effects.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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The Feed Bye Bye, Dyes: Jell-O, Kool-Aid and Crystal Light and the rest of Kraft Heinz’s products will be rid of Red Dye 40 and all other chemical additives by the end of 2027, the company announced on Tuesday.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Independent Trustee: The Court favorably noted that the trustees were not related or subordinate to the settlor, and were not beneficiaries of the trust’s income or principal.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The Soviets had to send troops into Budapest in 1956 and Prague in 1968 to keep the governments there subordinate to Moscow.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
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What are Israel’s options if Trump decides against US involvement?—
Jennifer Griffin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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For a budget option, try the Micanopy Inn, or take the 20-minute drive to Gainesville for a variety of hotel options.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s also the risk of secondary toxicity if a mole comes to the surface, dies, and is eaten by a raptor or other predator.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Ideally, this wouldn’t involve adding just one top-six winger this offseason, but rather adding several pieces to revamp the club’s secondary scoring support up and down the lineup.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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He may also have been inspired by the spirited instrumental and vocal accompaniment on most of his encores from Larkin Poe — sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, who are 26 and 25, respectively.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Great Travel Drink Accessories and Portable Coolers At the end of a long drive, a chilled wine is a perfect accompaniment to a picnic lunch or barbecue dinner, and the Decoy Featherweight Chardonnay keeps it light.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Stationed elsewhere are the aforementioned ancillary structures, which encompass an art studio, a guest bungalow, a writing house, and a trio of utility sheds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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The valuations similarly take into account ancillary revenue streams that are captured in the team’s financial statements, such as income from sponsorships or events at the team’s practice facility, without directly measuring the value of those other assets.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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People with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure are at higher risk for serious side effects and should consult a healthcare provider before taking magnesium supplements.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 June 2025
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When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.—
Nick Blackmer,
Health,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Kettering Cancer Center who's helping patients integrate auxiliary care such as acupuncture, herbal remedies and music therapy into their cancer treatment.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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One suggested improvement is the addition of auxiliary lanes between Boise and Nampa. U.S. 20/26: From Middleton to Star, the highway will be widened to two lanes in both directions, and a continuous center turn lane will be added.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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