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subsidiary 1 of 2

noun

Definition of subsidiarynext
as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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subsidiary

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adjective

as in subordinate

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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Noun
LinkedIn beat two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users’ browser extensions, with a judge granting the Microsoft subsidiary’s motion to dismiss the cases. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Glance is operated by Glance InMobi Pte Ltd, a non-consolidated subsidiary of global technology company InMobi, and is backed by Mithril Capital, Google and Jio Platforms. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Since 2015, the company has run subsidiary arm Alcon Television Group, which is currently in post production on Prime Video series Blade Runner 2099 set for 2027. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 That's a lot more than the Headphone (1)'s maximum of 80 hours, and even the budget Headphone Pro from Nothing's subsidiary brand CMF which promises 100 hours. — New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subsidiary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
  1. additive
  2. subordinate
  3. option
  4. secondary
  5. accompaniment
  6. ancillary
  7. supplement
  8. auxiliary
Noun
  • The enabling technology is a phosphorus-containing additive developed at Empa that is mixed into epoxy during production.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The friction has been finding options that feel consistent with a low-additive lifestyle.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of additive
Adjective
  • Johnson frequently uses his saxophone to control a sampler or drum machine, triggering changes in loops and effects, but the technology is ultimately subordinate to physical expression.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If true, then the wearer wasn’t a man named Pilate, but a subordinate or enslaved person under his oversight who used the ring as a wax or clay seal for various materials and documents.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of subordinate
Noun
  • Kaepernick was a read-option terminator out of the pistol formation.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Depending on your situation, a debt management plan, debt consolidation or simply negotiating directly with creditors may be a better option.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of option
Adjective
  • On defense, Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward combine to form a menacing secondary, while Laiatu Latu continues to show flashes off the edge.
    — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The safety room overall has plenty of continuity from last season, as does the secondary as a whole.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of secondary
Noun
  • Performed without musical accompaniment, their unrestrained bodily movements culminate in an act of collective protest and reclamation of public space.
    — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Adjective
  • While these situations typically involve a primary and an ancillary option, other relievers may be used.
    — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In popular music especially, the authentic artifact is now the recording, while a live performance is typically an ancillary experience.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ancillary
Noun
  • In addition to dietary sources, omega-3s and magnesium are available in supplement form.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Communities draw from local taxes or other fees to support their modest flood control budgets and supplement grant funding.
    — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplement
Adjective
  • Pratt & Whitney’s Polish operations provide manufacturing and technology development capabilities for commercial and military engines, turboprops and auxiliary power units.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Now to see the Canes’ portal swipe, QB Darian Mensah, on the ACC’s auxiliary coast.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of auxiliary

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