subsidiary

[suhb-sid-ee-er-ee] / səbˈsɪd iˌɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

secondary, helpful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancillary supplementary

STRONG

accessory adjuvant assistant auxiliary backup branch collateral cooperative minor subject subordinate

WEAK

aiding appurtenant assisting contributory lesser serviceable subservient supplemental tributory useful

Antonyms

STRONG

chief main major

WEAK

important necessary

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Andersen Group is a holding company with just one significant asset: an 11% stake in a partnership called AT Umbrella, which owns Andersen Tax and other operating subsidiaries.

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A Walmart subsidiary in India learned from the Sam’s Club delivery service, while Sam’s Club Mexico is also looking upscale, said current and former Walmart executives.

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The designation means the companies, their subsidiaries and partners won’t be able to import, market or sell new drone equipment in the U.S.

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Two of News Corp’s subsidiaries have sued AI startup Perplexity.

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Peanuts will become a consolidated subsidiary of Sony, the company said.

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