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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
The famous robotics company Boston Dynamics is a Hyundai subsidiary, which ties this concept together.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere in the world, DJI launched its first robot vacuum earlier this week under a subsidiary brand called Romo.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
The famous robotics company Boston Dynamics is a Hyundai subsidiary, which ties this concept together.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere in the world, DJI launched its first robot vacuum earlier this week under a subsidiary brand called Romo.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Health Department scrutiny of a vaccine additive could signal changes coming next year.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
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Engine oil also typically contains tricresyl phosphate, or TCP, a toxic additive that can damage the nervous system.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Santa’s elves are subordinate Clauses.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Silver plans are a middle-tier option that the ACA marketplaces offer for qualifying consumers.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tickets on the secondary market as of Thursday night ranged from $357 to more than $25,000.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now, buyers are after two primary bedrooms and one secondary.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Afterwards, the ’80s pop star performed a medley of career-spanning hits with accompaniment from Avril Lavigne, Raye, and others to celebrate the occasion.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Nov. 2025
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Serve with garlic bread for the perfect savory accompaniment that will conveniently help sop up every last bit of cheese and marinara sauce.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, these ancillary markets have grown quite rapidly, with APAC and Europe delivering average compound annual growth rates of 33% and 22% respectively, over the past year.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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And even with the bonds paying for the purchase of the ski area and its assets, there are those who wonder about ancillary costs for things like road improvements and housing for workers.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most studies look at these supplements independently.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The construction of the West Wing, to house the president's Oval Office and staff, and the East Wing, to house the first lady's team and other auxiliary offices, was expertly planned to not interfere with the optics of the standalone Executive Residence.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Then, a simple water-splitting reaction at the auxiliary electrode generates hydroxide, which combines with the lithium to produce lithium hydroxide.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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