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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Turning Point has also spun off like-minded subsidiaries, including Turning Point Action and TPUSA Faith.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 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
Both subsidiaries are part of Boeing’s Space Mission Systems organization.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Turning Point has also spun off like-minded subsidiaries, including Turning Point Action and TPUSA Faith.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Veith realized this reversible property, known as shear thickening, could be used to create a protective additive that instantly hardens under impact, dramatically reducing the risk of fires in lithium-ion batteries.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Everything is organic there because Germany has really strong food laws about quality, packaging, and additives.—
Vanessa Wachtmeister,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Russia Has Become the Junior Partner For Moscow, the pipeline cements its subordinate role in its partnership with China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her peer and subordinate evaluations were mixed.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max will be made available in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, and Silver color options.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the time, court records show, the material support allegation was listed as a secondary concern after more common asylum questions about the veracity of official documents and his claims of persecution in Egypt.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many planets, including Earth, have built up a heavier secondary atmosphere after losing the primary atmosphere, NASA said, adding there is an equal chance an atmosphere does not exist.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The song, which begins with the soft sound of an acoustic guitar, transforms into an orchestral accompaniment with string arrangements by Roberto Verástegui.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The move goes with Lionsgate strategy to grow IP with staying power and sci-fi fantasy spectacle elements that can overperform in the ancillary markets and create long-term library value.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the ancillary villains of the season (sorry, Heather Matarazzo and Steve Buscemi) drop like flies, Isaac becomes the last one standing, drawing the whole Addams clan to Nevermore’s Iago Tower in order to drain Pugsley of his spark powers.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fatty acid is available as a supplement.—
Lindsay Cook,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of Jordan’s patients have had good luck with supplements containing an herb called maca.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Guys like Dyami Brown and Parker Washington are very solid auxiliary receivers.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the baseline and turned off the main clocks above the baskets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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