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
Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His son founded the company as a subsidiary of DriveTime Automotive, which Garcia owns.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Since Narasimhan’s arrival at the helm in 2018, the group has separated from its subsidiary Alcon, which specialises in ophthalmology, listing it separately, and from Sandoz, which specialises in generic medicines, in 2023, also through an IPO.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
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Deal Rationale Since Universal Music Group’s distribution and listing in 2021, Vivendi has been subject to a significant conglomerate discount, resulting in a notable decrease in valuation and limiting its capacity to execute external growth initiatives for its subsidiaries.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
His son founded the company as a subsidiary of DriveTime Automotive, which Garcia owns.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Effective immediately, Ma was succeeded by Echo Huang, an executive director of the company and CEO of subsidiary New World China Land since 2020, New World announced in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Friday.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Since Narasimhan’s arrival at the helm in 2018, the group has separated from its subsidiary Alcon, which specialises in ophthalmology, listing it separately, and from Sandoz, which specialises in generic medicines, in 2023, also through an IPO.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although research is being conducted into supply side solutions–for example, feed additives to reduce cow burps–farmers are faced with uncertainty as to these new feeds’ effectiveness, costs, and health impacts on cows and consumers.Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The most common fluoride additive that’s incorporated into water is fluorosilicic acid, though sodium fluorosilicate and sodium fluoride are also used.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trager did not respond to questions from The Courier Journal about whether the mayor had watched videos of the pregnant woman receiving a citation or of Stewart's subordinate using force on the man at the downtown hotel.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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The social critique was still in there but subordinate to these rich, comically flawed characters, each getting something like their own book.Adam Moss, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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Double-zip Backpack 22L $98 $59 at Lululemon For those in need of a new carry-on, this backpack is a great option.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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In North America, the larger 3.5-liter engine is expected to be the better option but fuel economy will suffer slightly.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Petrov is a substantial talent, under the radar on draft day due to the pandemic and playing in a secondary Russian league that season.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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More enterprising shoppers can get the original Pixel on the secondary market for less than $50.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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And so to be able to be that good accompaniment, that's something that really gives me a lot of hope.Jason DeRose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gussie's provides a great accompaniment, serving a comforting array of dishes like breakfast sandwiches and burritos, smash burgers and a variety of salads.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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By the numbers: With ancillary development included, the stadium is projected to cost $2.4 billion, and the Haslams want the public to contribute $1.2 billion.Sam Allard, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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There’s a central dining room that serves all three meals, plus ancillary outdoor breakfast spots, specialty dinners, a smoothie bar, two specialty coffee spots.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mushrooms Edible mushrooms are among the most popular in superfoods and supplements, and for good reason.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the past, drones have been used to smuggle contraband into the prison, including cellphones, cellphone accessories, drugs and tobacco, weight loss supplements and other items, The War Zone reported.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Madonna’s original, meanwhile, has received auxiliary attention of its own: 1.6 million streams, up 12%.Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
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Diogo Dalot, playing the role of auxiliary No 6, receives a straight pass from Onana with his back to goal.Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Subsidiary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiary. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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