as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed
the IT consultant suggested that we update the drivers for all of the computer's peripheral devices
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Recent Examples of peripheral
Despite this, few studies have investigated how activating these peripheral receptors might affect whole-body physiology.
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Ruairi MacKenzie, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
Once seen as a peripheral aspect of media, voiceover is increasingly being seen as a powerful and nuanced tool for shaping narratives, forging emotional bonds, and driving civic engagement.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 July 2025
That can certainly be useful and may lead to cost efficiencies, but there are many peripheral AI use cases that do not turn startups into AI companies overnight.
—Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Córdoba portrays himself as a peripheral figure ensnared by association.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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Ruairi MacKenzie, Discover Magazine, 16 July 2025
Once seen as a peripheral aspect of media, voiceover is increasingly being seen as a powerful and nuanced tool for shaping narratives, forging emotional bonds, and driving civic engagement.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 July 2025
That can certainly be useful and may lead to cost efficiencies, but there are many peripheral AI use cases that do not turn startups into AI companies overnight.
—Evan Renov, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Córdoba portrays himself as a peripheral figure ensnared by association.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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Ditto the auxiliary singers, particularly Greene, who paired a deep, sonorous bass range with enthusiastic dance moves that underlined the across-the-board camaraderie.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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By enabling plug-and-play compatibility with third-party telematics devices, cargo sensors and auxiliary systems, OEMs can reclaim control of the vehicle ecosystem and capture additional value typically ceded to aftermarket providers.—
Yu Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Nappy Roots will cap off the day-long Fox Fest, which also includes food vendors, beverages and additional live music across two stages from Softspoken, Foxbat, Throwback Thursday, Soul Circus, Mary Mary, Sigmatic, Ipcus Pinecone, End of Me, and Doombots.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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Goldbeck referred additional questions to Bear Development, which didn't immediately respond to requests for more information.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The 11-inch tablet boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, but its accessory compatibility isn't ideal – charging the Apple Pencil requires a USB-C cable and adapter.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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One of those actions: an ordinance allowing for more accessory dwelling units, which are independent residential units on the same lot as a home.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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