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
This third-party offering from peripheral maker PowerA offers one big upgrade over Nintendo's controllers: Hall effect technology.
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Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025
This has been done to bring it as close to the human eye as possible, nearly covering your peripheral vision.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
In contrast, the U.S. typically views career exposure and experience as peripheral.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Glaucoma usually causes a gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision.18
Diabetic retinopathy: People with diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy, which damages blood vessels in the retina and causes symptoms like blurry vision and floating spots in your vision.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
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Matt Kamen, Wired News, 20 July 2025
This has been done to bring it as close to the human eye as possible, nearly covering your peripheral vision.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2025
In contrast, the U.S. typically views career exposure and experience as peripheral.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Glaucoma usually causes a gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision.18
Diabetic retinopathy: People with diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy, which damages blood vessels in the retina and causes symptoms like blurry vision and floating spots in your vision.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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In total, Klan dues paying membership in its peak year of 1925 was between four and five million, not counting the sugar and spice women’s auxiliary groups.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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While there was no typical No 10, Kudus worked as an auxiliary outlet from the striker position, using his physical and technical qualities to hold off defenders and allow the wing-backs to push up into wider areas and provide support.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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May get download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in select areas with additional equipment.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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After opening the Everglades facility last month, DeSantis justified building the second detention center by saying President Donald Trump’s administration needs the additional capacity to hold and deport more immigrants.—
Kate Payne,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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