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
Figures once remembered as heroes reveal blind spots; others previously cast as peripheral or difficult emerge with new complexity.
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the questions dealt with, at best, peripheral matters that may be trendy on social media but have little or nothing to do with governing the nation’s most populous and complex state.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the questions dealt with, at best, peripheral matters that may be trendy on social media but have little or nothing to do with governing the nation’s most populous and complex state.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
These are not peripheral figures staking out contrarian positions for attention.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the questions dealt with, at best, peripheral matters that may be trendy on social media but have little or nothing to do with governing the nation’s most populous and complex state.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the questions dealt with, at best, peripheral matters that may be trendy on social media but have little or nothing to do with governing the nation’s most populous and complex state.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
These are not peripheral figures staking out contrarian positions for attention.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Power distribution is observed during propulsion operations, with auxiliary machinery and onboard systems running simultaneously.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are also auxiliary and USB inputs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pour in an additional 4 cups water (chicken should be covered; if not, add more water).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Once their new Title 25 home is built, Tobe Magidson plans to rebuild the little Magidson family village in some capacity, with accessory dwelling units for his mother and her sister.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Promoting accessory dwelling units and sustainable development.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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