subsidiaries

noun

plural of subsidiary
as in additives
something that is of secondary importance to something else one of the company's foreign subsidiaries

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Recent Examples of subsidiaries For now, though, Meridian developer CBH Homes and its subsidiaries will be able to start what amounts to a quarter of the original design. — Mark Dee august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 Nearly half of the 2,727 overall rare earth exploration applications — or 42% — in Brazil were made by subsidiaries of foreign mining companies or firms with foreign ownership stakes. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 The smaller regional jets built by Bombardier in Canada and Embraer in Brazil—593 aircraft that fly shorter routes operated by AA subsidiaries and partners—also aren’t part of this screen expansion. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Many major transfer pricing disputes have centered on intellectual property transferred to foreign subsidiaries, Avi-Yonah said. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 One of Thrive’s subsidiaries, Thrive Eternal, focuses on sports acquisitions, purchasing and selling a stake in the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies before acquiring stakes in the Miami Heat and MLB’s San Francisco Giants, among others. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Confirm the company, executives, owners, subsidiaries and brands. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Against that backdrop, the relevant question is not whether autonomous aircraft or advanced air mobility have a future, but whether operating three specialized subsidiaries represents the best use of Boeing’s organizational bandwidth. — Alex Krutz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Executive Vice President and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee Home Depot's financial management as well as its Pro subsidiaries. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsidiaries
  1. options
  2. appendages
  3. accompaniments
  4. supplements
Noun
  • The deadline has passed for players to be eligible for the postseason if waived by another team, so Las Vegas has to look outside the WNBA for options.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • Yet its bodywork is relatively restrained, avoiding the huge wings, complex vents and aggressive appendages found on many contemporary hypercars.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories After his death, his wife Vicki and son Isidore organize an exhibit of his artworks, complete with explorable digestive tracts, fantastical appendages, and detachable eyeballs.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of appendages
Noun
  • Pasta salad, potato salad, or other summer vegetable dishes also make perfect accompaniments.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s what to order Country ham and butter The housemade bread service, consisting of fluffy pitas and airy focaccia, comes with a number of possible accompaniments.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompaniments
Noun
  • The protein building blocks can have anti-inflammatory and muscle-building properties – though studies and safety analyses of their benefits and efficacy as supplements or injections vary widely.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • County Extension Services in every state provide a lab to analyze soil samples and prepare a report on what supplements may be needed for healthy seed germination and growth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplements

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“Subsidiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsidiaries. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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