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
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Other changes made to loan terms or subsidiary payments might not take immediate effect for farmers and ranchers, as some payments are made seasonally.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 10 July 2025
David Szondy
october 13, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The $55 million project was in partnership with a subsidiary of Piston Automotive, a supplier owned by former Detroit Pistons basketball player Vinnie Johnson.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Other changes made to loan terms or subsidiary payments might not take immediate effect for farmers and ranchers, as some payments are made seasonally.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 10 July 2025
Adjective
Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky has taken the next logical step in making a Black Hawk helicopter autonomous by not only installing the gear needed for self-flying, but by yanking out the entire cockpit and replacing it with cargo doors.
—David Szondy
october 13, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The $55 million project was in partnership with a subsidiary of Piston Automotive, a supplier owned by former Detroit Pistons basketball player Vinnie Johnson.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Beyond medicine and food, the new synthetic additive may also have uses elsewhere.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Oct. 2025
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The drink is divisive, like telling a Minnesotan his Michelob Golden Light isn’t good enough without a fruity additive.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which is subordinate to Moscow, has also echoed Kremlin talking points, warning congregants that EU membership would destroy traditions and family values.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Timing is another significant consideration in real estate, with the property’s actual structure being a somewhat subordinate factor.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shop early to secure your Christmas tree for less, and keep scrolling to see more on-sale options at Amazon starting at $33.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the plush option that just comes with down clusters, the mid-plush and firm densities are down cluster and feather pillows.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Both teams decided to play on under secondary lighting only before the main lights eventually returned minutes into the contest.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Variances in consumer behavior, how pandemic era spend has evolved and the secondary market boom are all playing a role.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jalapeño adds a welcome whisper of heat to this fruity riff on the classic oyster accompaniment.—
DERICK WADE,
Saveur,
15 Oct. 2025
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The video was just a great accompaniment.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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No one asked Bethea about this act, his views were ancillary and unnecessary to the moment that had been created.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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What Freese calls ancillary services, or services where employee help is essential, could take more time.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Establishing enforceable limits in foods and supplements would go a long way in protecting consumers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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While some might need supplements, the safer first step is to get magnesium and potassium through mineral-rich foods.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The core principle of auxiliary transplantation, Sun says, is to avoid removing all of the patient’s own liver.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
10 Oct. 2025
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At home to Burnley a few days later, Frank’s side were far more considered in their possession, using goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as an auxiliary centre-back at times when building up, as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Sarr formed a more progressive midfield three.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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