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
How Tielemans overcame early toils is often used as a source of encouragement by new additions who seem peripheral at first.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Much like insider trading on the stock market, inside information on teams – either from peripheral personnel such as Jones, or in the form of a direct link, a la Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier – can be worth a lot of money.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
So users can spot shapes and patterns straight ahead, while still relying on their peripheral sight to move around and stay aware of their surroundings.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Importantly, no participant experienced a decline in their remaining peripheral vision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Much like insider trading on the stock market, inside information on teams – either from peripheral personnel such as Jones, or in the form of a direct link, a la Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier – can be worth a lot of money.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
So users can spot shapes and patterns straight ahead, while still relying on their peripheral sight to move around and stay aware of their surroundings.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Importantly, no participant experienced a decline in their remaining peripheral vision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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The slide-out module on the trailer's left expands the interior to comfortably fit a transverse double bed, while the open hatch on the opposite side can support an auxiliary tent to grow out the sheltered space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Postecoglou liked his full-backs to play behind the opposition midfield, effectively becoming auxiliary No 10s.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new congressional maps proposed by the state’s Democrats, which Proposition 50 will implement, are intended to net the party five additional seats in the House—but their actual impact will still depend on races in those districts.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The financing methods being used to fund the infrastructure build out adds an additional dimension of risk.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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States governed by both Democrats and Republicans — including Florida, Montana and Washington — have enacted reforms like eliminating minimum lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units and limiting on-site parking spaces.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The draft of the law states that no accessory dwelling units, junior or otherwise, could be rented out.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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