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
Stanley Reed, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Mojang Microsoft subsidiary Mojang's Minecraft is an odd paradox of crossplay.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against Kinetic Content, the company behind the hit show, and its subsidiary Delirium TV.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The largest payoff may come in Romania, where OMV Petrom, a subsidiary, is preparing to develop a major gas discovery in the Black Sea called Neptun Deep.
—Stanley Reed, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Courtesy of Mojang Microsoft subsidiary Mojang's Minecraft is an odd paradox of crossplay.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Cognitive Design Production Center is a subsidiary organization of the IRGC.
—Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against Kinetic Content, the company behind the hit show, and its subsidiary Delirium TV.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
Noun
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Other food intolerances are not due to enzyme deficiencies but rather to naturally occurring chemicals in foods as well as additives.—
Corinne Savides Happel,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Sourced from Uji, Kyoto, this superior blend is 100% matcha powder and has no additives for sweetness.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump's recent rhetoric and aggressive tariff policies have revived concerns that his administration sees Canada as a subordinate economic partner rather than a sovereign ally.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The president is required by Article II Section 3 to enforce orders of the Supreme Court or subordinate federal tribunals.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of the officials said the Department of Homeland Security is currently going with other options, but the Pentagon is standing by in case it is asked to provide more flights.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pros: Great option for very dry and sensitive skin, delivers lasting hydration, non-irritable and fragrance-free formula Cons: Nothing of note Best Drugstore: Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream Key ingredients: Alpha Hydroxy, ceramide-3 and natural moisturizing factors Fragrance-free?—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average initial-point-of-sale price for a ticket to the tour was $204, while the average price on the secondary market was $1,652 per ticket.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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The couple specialize in jewels created by modern artists, which have been acquired from the secondary art market.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All season performances take place at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, with live accompaniment by the Lyric Opera Orchestra.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Artemis now sometimes provides musical accompaniment in the Crossroads.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, the company’s ancillary revenue streams proved resilient, with cargo and other sales growing 4% during the same period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Surreal moments The ancillary stuff all disappears by degrees now.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lastly, if a person experiences unpredictable menstrual migraines, their provider may advise a magnesium supplement.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Read More: Why One Dietitian is Speaking Up for ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods The sore will likely go away—and reoccur—before one’s diet or supplements can fix the deficiency.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Youth league games played out on the auxiliary fields directly west of Snapdragon Stadium; to the east, visitors were welcomed by a sea of flags flying over tailgates.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Right-back Kieran Trippier, effectively an auxiliary centre-back, made a two-v-one with Burn, as Fabian Schar went with Foden and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka collected the loose ball.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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