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
At the same time, the charger still maintains its role as a peripheral device that acts as a Bluetooth keyboard that approves the file access consent dialog.
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ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
But with some key players almost certain to leave and other more peripheral figures needing moves, a bigger turnover than Pereira might ideally want looks likely.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Experienced drivers extend their gaze and use peripheral vision to better manage curves.
—Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The health of the person In adults, signs of poisoning can include pins and needles sensations (typically in your hands, feet, and around your mouth); loss of coordination; loss of peripheral vision; speech, hearing, and walking impairments; and muscle weakness, according to the EPA.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
But with some key players almost certain to leave and other more peripheral figures needing moves, a bigger turnover than Pereira might ideally want looks likely.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Experienced drivers extend their gaze and use peripheral vision to better manage curves.
—Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The health of the person In adults, signs of poisoning can include pins and needles sensations (typically in your hands, feet, and around your mouth); loss of coordination; loss of peripheral vision; speech, hearing, and walking impairments; and muscle weakness, according to the EPA.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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The plans include a new 10,000-square-foot auxiliary hangar, two additional maintenance hangars, and a 2,500-square-foot classroom building with a breakroom and vending area.—
Katie Sartoris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Palmo linked to a Catholic Standard editorial written by Bishop Evelio Menjivar, an auxiliary bishop of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Having already served 44 months following their original convictions, they were released in June 2024 after serving just seven additional months.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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High-quality, durable, and expandable with accessory modularizations, the firm addresses the needs of all athletes, accommodating various exercises and space constraints.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The protocol specifically dictates that while in accessory mode, a USB host can no longer respond to other USB interfaces, such as the Picture Transfer Protocol for transferring photos and videos and the Media Transfer Protocol that enables transferring files in other formats.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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