as in additive
something that is of secondary importance to something else
one of the company's foreign subsidiaries
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as in subordinate
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Recent Examples of subsidiary
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 June 2025
Some countries accounting rules allow for the consolidation of a subsidiary at less than 50% ownership.
—Andrea Murphy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The company will devise and develop new content that Fremantle and its subsidiary producers, including Eureka Productions, will produce and sell.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Editor’s note: The Indianapolis 500 race, IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are owned by Penske Entertainment Corporation, a subsidiary of Penske Corporation that is owned and operated by Roger Penske.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 June 2025
Some countries accounting rules allow for the consolidation of a subsidiary at less than 50% ownership.
—Andrea Murphy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
American Carbon's first argument that the charging order was not warranted was based on the fact that two of its subsidiary LLCs had been formed in Indiana and the other two in Delaware.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The company will devise and develop new content that Fremantle and its subsidiary producers, including Eureka Productions, will produce and sell.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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What To Know Senate Bill 25, passed unanimously in the Texas State Senate, mandates labels on products containing any of more than 40 additives which are currently legal under federal U.S. standards but banned or require warnings in other major Western nations or bodies.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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There’s too much salt, sugar and bad fat; not enough fiber; and too many additives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The 6th Ranger Training Battalion belongs to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade which is a subordinate brigade of the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The company kept the HBO brand, of course, as subordinate under the Max umbrella.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Carney’s government is reviewing the purchase of U.S. F-35 fighter jets to see if there are other options.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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With the addition of Eagle Rare 12, the brand adds a new anchor point—a bottle with enough complexity for connoisseurs but a price tag that won’t send you into a bidding war on the secondary market (for now).—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At the time of the acquisition, some of the whiskey had already been moved into secondary casks after 14 years in bourbon barrels, specifically muscat and sauternes.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 June 2025
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For the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, try these Coffee Cake Scones from the Bon Appétit Bake Club.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2025
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The live performance will provide the accompaniment.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Incidentally, Claro was a bit of a legend in the world of ancillary fiction, and wrote a string of movie novelizations that may be sitting in your attic, including the ones for Meatballs, Condorman, SpaceCamp, and Herbie Goes Bananas.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
8 June 2025
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The deal encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America and Oceania.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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It’s often cooked like a vegetable or taken as a supplement, thanks to natural compounds that may support its health benefits.3 Jump to Key Takeaways. 1.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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For his brain health: Working out regularly, playing racket sports like pickleball and taking omega-3s and B supplements.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Since its publication in 1915, the poem has been adopted by the American Legion and its auxiliary, and the poppy has become the official flower to memorialize the fallen.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County in Northern Virginia, was convicted in December on charges related to his acceptance of more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for auxiliary deputy sheriff appointments.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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