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
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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But by switching to biological products instead of mineral additives, the company cut its use of nitrogen fertilizer in half and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by a third.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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What a sulfate-free shampoo doesn’t include is also key, as some options are made without parabens, phthalates and other artificial additives.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 May 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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Communication and play-making range will be worth monitoring from all options; Malik Mustapha is amid ACL recovery, and Talanoa Hufanga is in Denver.—
Cam Inman,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Supporting emails, poems, blog posts, essays, stories, code, and images, Creator Answer offers contextual suggestions and customization options for each type of content.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Venture secondary specialists confirm that secondary prints have tightened from 60 percent discounts to low double-digits on marquee names.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Project Emery took a blow as playing Europa League football next season was a secondary target.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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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Over-Reliance On One Platform Over-relying on an anchor platform, such as an all-encompassing system like an ERP or CRM, while deprioritizing ancillary technologies that can help address gaps and enhance the platform's functionality can be a major issue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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There was a 30 basis point improvement from Costco’s ancillary and other businesses, which include pharmacy, food courts, and travel.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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