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
Mid-range wall outlets will cost between $15-$30 and come with a few additional features, such as surge protection or peripheral ports like ones with USB compatibility.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
For instance, people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) may not be able to safely wear compression socks.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Aug. 2025
He’s also involved in some dodgy side hustles, which leads to a lot of peripheral gunplay and tangential, ha-ha–bang-bang set pieces that feel cherry-picked from Coen’s back catalog.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Boston Scientific points out that cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death globally, are commonly due to narrowing of coronary and peripheral arteries, which can restrict blood flow.
—Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
For instance, people with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) may not be able to safely wear compression socks.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 24 Aug. 2025
He’s also involved in some dodgy side hustles, which leads to a lot of peripheral gunplay and tangential, ha-ha–bang-bang set pieces that feel cherry-picked from Coen’s back catalog.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2025
Boston Scientific points out that cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death globally, are commonly due to narrowing of coronary and peripheral arteries, which can restrict blood flow.
—Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Guys like Dyami Brown and Parker Washington are very solid auxiliary receivers.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The first stoppage occurred two minutes into the game, resulting in a 25-minute stoppage as the arena crew wheeled out auxiliary clocks onto the baseline and turned off the main clocks above the baskets.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In her playoff debut back in Climate Pledge Arena since her exit from the Storm in the offseason, Jewell Loyd had an additional 13 points off the bench.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That led to additional arrests, all while ICE was opening additional immigrant detention sites in Florida, Indiana, Nebraska, Louisiana, and Tennessee.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Apple is also expanding the iPhone 17 Pro accessory lineup with new TechWoven and Silicone cases as well as a Crossbody Strap made from recycled yarn.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This one from Chasing Paper’s collaboration with accessory designer Susan Alexandra — who’s know for her full-of-life, color-happy designs — is playful and put-together in equal measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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