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ancillary

adjective

Definition of ancillary

as in secondary

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Recent Examples of ancillary The caretaker’s cottage adds another layer of flexibility, with space that could accommodate staff, guests or other ancillary uses within the estate. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 These events led to staff shortages at her hospital, according to Brennan, affecting all departments including healthcare, cleaning, dietary and ancillary workers. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 This change addresses the fragmented model where ancillary services operated separately, causing inconvenience for guests and inefficiency for hotels. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Ultimately, Curtis sees potential for league’s ancillary territories to capitalize on the World Cup. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ancillary

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Adjective

This looks suitable for use as a storage area or secondary bedroom.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Those were the two most experienced members of their secondary.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of secondary

Adjective

New features include more classrooms and science labs, an auxiliary gym, changing rooms, collaborative learning spaces and two gender-neutral restrooms.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Hunker Pod options include a more flexible Lagun table, Boxio dry toilet and auxiliary heater.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of auxiliary

Adjective

So, no, the Chiefs don’t view it as meaningless so much as being subordinate to the real cause.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Those individual leases were subordinate to BDC’s ground lease, meaning Reitman’s group was responsible not just for reopening the theater but for maintaining and overseeing its existing tenancy structure.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of subordinate

Adjective

The institute, alert to what was coming, had already moved its financial resources out of the country and opened a subsidiary office in Geneva.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The participation exemption can eliminate corporate tax on the sale of subsidiary shares at exit entirely.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of subsidiary

Adjective

In the first incident, Attwell will have had to keep his eyes down on the tackle, which is late and deliberate, and so loses his peripheral vision that might have picked up Munoz breaking into the area.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
For Joan and Luis, these activities were not peripheral to their Jewish lives.

— Laura Yares, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of peripheral

Adjective

The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of supplementary

Adjective

In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Going back to the Mets example, perhaps in an uber-technical sense a Mets’ loss could have marginal economic impact as some fans guzzle more beer to drown away their sorrows.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

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