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
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Oscar Mayer is a subsidiary of Kraft Heinz that is best known for producing hot dogs and cold cut meats.
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Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Long-term commitment Abel has been known internally as a hands-on operator with a deep bench of subsidiary CEOs reporting to him.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The case then continued at the state level, and in April, a jury found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.
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Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Oscar Mayer is a subsidiary of Kraft Heinz that is best known for producing hot dogs and cold cut meats.
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Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Adjective
Kapoor, who formerly lived in a waterfront estate in the Cocoplum neighborhood of Coral Gables, made his first appearance in Miami federal court on Friday afternoon to face charges stemming from his role as the chief executive officer of Location Ventures and its subsidiary URBIN.
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Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Long-term commitment Abel has been known internally as a hands-on operator with a deep bench of subsidiary CEOs reporting to him.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
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The model’s pitch is built on consent, transparency, rights clearance, and creator participation to attempt to make AI additive rather than extractive.
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In the food industry, lecithin is used as an additive to combine foods, the medical center added.
Adjective
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The economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good.
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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For shoppers who aren’t on board with the barrel trend, this daisy print option offers a more streamlined version.
Adjective
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Phase 2/3 Study 302 topline results released April 27, 2026 met all primary and key secondary endpoints with robust hair growth in both once-daily and twice-daily arms.
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Phase 2/3 Study 302 topline results released April 27, 2026 met all primary and key secondary endpoints, with robust hair growth seen in both once-daily and twice-daily dosing arms.
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The film, released as an accompaniment to the band’s 2017 album, Spirit, is a curious reminder of the path music takes after it’s released into the world.
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Perhaps a tool gift would be the perfect accompaniment.
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Another one also wound up getting away from the Heat as an ancillary part of the Lillard negotiations.
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Crews are out of work, but so are white-collar executives and those who work in ancillary businesses.
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May lower blood sugar when taken in a supplement form.
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The modern wellness industry, however, thrives on the idea that healthy aging requires constant, obsessive measurement and optimization through supplements, wearable devices, expensive scans, or influencers promising to unlock the secret to longevity.
Adjective
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The tribe established the Shadow Wolves, the first all-Indian DHS auxiliary group that helps secure the border.
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Recruits complete 145 hours of training to become auxiliary deputies, and receive annual refresher and specialized training.
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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