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
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The company employs over 2,500 people, half of whom work at the Technogym Village, and the rest at subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and South America.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Roster status is conferred on NGOs that have a narrower or more technical focus and periodically contribute to the work of ECOSOC or its subsidiary bodies.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
According to the complaint, the companies and their subsidiaries repeatedly increased EpiPen prices and paid pharmacy benefit managers to keep rival products off the market, which violates the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Indiana Antitrust Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The company employs over 2,500 people, half of whom work at the Technogym Village, and the rest at subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and South America.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
For information regarding subsidiary rights, please contact the Publisher.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Roster status is conferred on NGOs that have a narrower or more technical focus and periodically contribute to the work of ECOSOC or its subsidiary bodies.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Monk fruit is considered a food additive, as is any substance or chemical added to food during the preparation process.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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Use additive to flip the MOQ math.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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For people who like to drink a glass or two of milk a day and may have cardiovascular concerns, lower-fat dairy may be a better option.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Released in 2023, the watch originally retailed for $61,500, but now costs over $150,000 on the secondary market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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Louisville Metro Police officers are now banned from working secondary jobs for the suburb of Worthington Hills.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Feel free to switch out the black beans for kidney or pinto beans, and don’t forget all the accompaniments.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond a mere merger of assets, this union could jeopardize the ancillary market ecosystem that sustains theatrical filmmaking.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Post’s troubles stand in contrast to its longtime competitor the New York Times, which has been thriving in recent years, in large part due to investments in ancillary products like its Games site and Wirecutter product recommendations.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Your healthcare provider will likely order labs to check your magnesium and vitamin D levels before recommending a supplement.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
8 Feb. 2026
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The details are buried in the study’s supplement.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bell-Johnson’s first trial was held in Tarrant County’s auxiliary court known as the In Custody Court.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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