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
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
French outlet La Lettre A reported that Netflix’s French operation was structured until 2021 so that all subscribers signed up with a Dutch subsidiary.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Mark Harris, WIRED, 11 June 2024
At subsidiary Cepheid, which handles molecular diagnostics, the team reported market share gains in molecular testing.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2024
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The second clue came hours before the party from Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern himself, during a 30-minute press roundtable in the sunny, minimalist offices of Patek Philippe’s German subsidiary in Munich’s Old Town.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
French outlet La Lettre A reported that Netflix’s French operation was structured until 2021 so that all subscribers signed up with a Dutch subsidiary.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
According to internal documents, by 2018 the company had raised around $9 million in venture capital and another $4 million from subsidiary companies that profited off OceanGate’s research and scientific missions.
—Mark Harris, WIRED, 11 June 2024
At subsidiary Cepheid, which handles molecular diagnostics, the team reported market share gains in molecular testing.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiary
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These additives, along with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, help create the overwhelming lure of ultraprocessed foods.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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It is used as a food additive to preserve fresh vegetables, seafood, oils, flour, and syrup.Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The president, in other words, is increasingly subordinate to the courts.Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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This subordinate specification could allow regulators to implement auditing capabilities world-wide.James Felton Keith, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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So, even though you may be tempted to try and reach for yield or higher returns elsewhere (like in the stock market), sticking with one of the aforementioned types of investment vehicles continues to be the best option.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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There are certainly alternatives to chlorine and chloramines, which come with their own benefits and detriments: many European countries disinfect their water with ozone, and McCurry says that another option is the use of UV light.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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First fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by secondary fermentation in bottle.Michelle Williams, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One official added that the US had seen indications of secondary explosions, a common result of striking facilities housing large quantities of ammunition and weapons.Lauren Kent, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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The result was a useful accompaniment for some family brigades.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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That's a feature of Cuban mojo and sour orange as a frequent accompaniment to certain preparations of pork.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fashion historian Alexandre Samson, a curator at the Palais Galliera museum in Paris, noted that fashion houses have peddled their own fragrances ever since Paul Poiret launched his own perfume in 1911, and fashion shows have historically provided a showcase for these ancillary products.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those ancillary upgrades are nice, but the big changes are still the chips.Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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Women over age 50 and men over 70 should consume at least 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily from food and, if necessary, supplements.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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This service is a supplement to legal counsel and can be especially helpful during handbook reviews and after new laws or regulations go into effect.Dieneria Brown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to invest in environmentally sustainable solutions, including auxiliary power units and LED lighting upgrades.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Artemio Muniz, chairman of the Federation of Hispanic Republicans, a Texas GOP auxiliary group, said Hispanic voters will weigh the Atlantic report against Mayra Guillén's defense of Trump.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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