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
John Ruwitch, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2019, OpenAI launched a for-profit subsidiary that’s controlled by the nonprofit foundation.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 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
Initially, Molo said, Musk would have majority control of the for-profit subsidiary, but eventually that would be diminished over time.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2019, OpenAI launched a for-profit subsidiary that’s controlled by the nonprofit foundation.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 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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Apply biochar as a soil additive, top dressing, side dressing, or potting mix component.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Eating gelatin as a food additive is considered safe, but taking high doses in a supplement may cause side effects, and rare allergic reactions are possible.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another amendment adopted to the bill sought to address multiuser accounts, chiefly by having parental and subordinate accounts.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The White House declined to comment on the allegations against former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who stepped down last week after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, including having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The others provide a variety of options to work in around them.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Take your pick from several colors, including neutrals and more vibrant options.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The club wanted to offer the 37-year-old Polish striker reduced terms with a secondary role while Lewandowski was waiting to see what the club’s sporting directors would offer him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Arsenal manager invoked a bed of roses and the accompaniment of celestial music and formed an expression to suggest anyone expecting that was evidently disconnected from the reality of a Premier League title race.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The starchy goodness is the best possible accompaniment to the moist, meaty patties CJ's serves up.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On most professional shoots a phone camera would be supplemented with lenses, stabilizers, and ancillary gear—or, in the case of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later (2025), up to twenty iPhones could be marshaled into service at once.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, reissuing books with new cover designs, different sizes and bindings, new introductions, or other ancillary material is commonly practiced to revive backlist sales and cross-promote newer offerings.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Drink Fennel Tea to Debloat Instead of expensive debloating supplements or gummies with dubious evidence to support them, opt for something that's more natural and affordable.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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With 180 capsules, this supplement can last a long time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During construction many indoor events will be held in the school’s auxiliary gym.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The auxiliary chapter gave Penrod $100 plus postage to spend on the package, and a client of hers gave another $50.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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