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
Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The government alleged that Adani and several co-defendants paid $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials so Adani Green Energy, a subsidiary of Adani Group, would win approval to develop India’s largest solar power plant.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Since 2015, Del Monte Foods has been headquartered in Walnut Creek, with numerous subsidiary businesses around the world handling various aspects of the company’s production.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The new chip could make Alibaba and its chip subsidiary T-Head more competitive in China's growing domestic AI processor market, which includes competitors like Huawei and Cambricon.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The government alleged that Adani and several co-defendants paid $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials so Adani Green Energy, a subsidiary of Adani Group, would win approval to develop India’s largest solar power plant.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Adjective
In 2023, it was revealed that major industry players had helped a subsidiary company called Flannery Associates stealthily buy up tens of thousands of acres of relatively cheap farmland in Solano County, on the edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, for about $800 million over several years.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Since 2015, Del Monte Foods has been headquartered in Walnut Creek, with numerous subsidiary businesses around the world handling various aspects of the company’s production.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Iron, magnesium, and aluminum could also be separated and recovered, and leftover silicate material can serve as the additive for Portland cement instead of something like coal ash.—
Scott K. Johnson,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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According to researchers, the additive remains inactive until the sulfur reaction begins.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Three — able seaman William Orren, Boy 1st Class David Young and subordinate officers' steward John Bridgens — had been aboard the HMS Erebus.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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There were four on each of the two ships in the Franklin expedition, with the best candidates being Thomas Armitage, gunroom steward, or William Gibson, subordinate officers’ steward, both of whom served on the HMS Terror.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobility issues There is disabled access, and accessible room options within the Manor House, Walled Garden and Woodland Cottages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But with writing feeling like less of a career option than ever, continuing to run the supply yard seemed to be my only choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The landscape of post-secondary and next-stage education currently facing adolescents and their parents likely differs significantly from the patterns seen five or ten years ago.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The medical examiner ruled ketamine, typically used as a surgical anesthetic, was the primary cause of death, and drowning was a secondary cause.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Talking trash is less of an accompaniment and more of a psychological tactic.—
Terrance Moore,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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This zesty salad, complete with melon, feta, and a jalapeño pepper dresses, will be the perfect accompaniment to your cookout.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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That site plan, located southeast of 61st Avenue and Arizona Street, will be known as Hobart Data Center Campus and will include the construction of six data centers and two ancillary buildings on 168 acres.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Those have ranged from the auditorium demolition to neighborhood impacts of ancillary commercial space included in the plan.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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While JoAnne recoils from Duncan’s machinations, her son Orson finally bottoms out in the supplement pit of the manosphere.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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The auxiliary dials are connected to the main dial from the back, a process the company said takes several weeks.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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