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
He’s been lucky so far, but even the peripheral stats still show a decent pitcher.
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Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
As a result, the team has fielded some calls about trading away a peripheral option.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The consequences of this outdated perspective persist today—not due to a lack of awareness, but because workplace stress is often still treated as peripheral to business strategy rather than as integral to it.
—Marion Chomse, Harvard Business Review, 4 June 2025
This is when atherosclerosis develops in the arteries of the arms and legs, called the peripheral arteries.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
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Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
As a result, the team has fielded some calls about trading away a peripheral option.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The consequences of this outdated perspective persist today—not due to a lack of awareness, but because workplace stress is often still treated as peripheral to business strategy rather than as integral to it.
—Marion Chomse, Harvard Business Review, 4 June 2025
This is when atherosclerosis develops in the arteries of the arms and legs, called the peripheral arteries.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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But in recent months, Fernandez has demonstrated his value to Chelsea’s attack, creating chances more efficiently in the final third and offering an auxiliary goal threat.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pause on salary adjustments and the hiring freeze will not affect faculty and students whose jobs are funded externally through grants, contracts and auxiliary services.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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There are additional indications that the plane may have experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff.—
Mika Gröndahl,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Three hours into the debate, Scott offered an amendment that would change the 8-30g law to include accessory dwelling units, sometimes called mother-in-law apartments, in the calculation to count toward affordable housing.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Featuring over 20 colorful loungewear and accessory pieces under $30, the collaboration coincided with Poppi’s new Cream Soda flavor.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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