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
Despite trillions of dollars at stake, forest destruction—and the corporate role in driving it—is still widely treated as a peripheral issue.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
But after a playoff contender over in the American League suffered a brutal injury setback, the Mets could be looking to offload some of their peripheral talent.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
Its inner cage rotates 360 degrees every 16 seconds while a peripheral carriage completes a full turn every minute.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Heti’s writing is witty, reflective, and just bizarre enough to capture your interest even as people mill about in your peripheral vision.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
But after a playoff contender over in the American League suffered a brutal injury setback, the Mets could be looking to offload some of their peripheral talent.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
Its inner cage rotates 360 degrees every 16 seconds while a peripheral carriage completes a full turn every minute.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
Heti’s writing is witty, reflective, and just bizarre enough to capture your interest even as people mill about in your peripheral vision.
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Nearby, an auxiliary two-bedroom cottage seals the estate status.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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While some lower-ranking leaders in other parts of the country also have roots in Vietnam, including auxiliary bishops in Atlanta, Georgia, and Orange, California, Pham is the nation’s first Vietnamese American to oversee an entire diocese, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Guests can also purchase a wearable Power-Up Band for additional interactivity across SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Coal ash ponds and acid mine drainage pose additional threats, with the EPA identifying over 1,000 U.S. sites contaminated by coal ash, affecting rivers, streams, and drinking water according to the Citizens’ Climate Lobby report.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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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 27 May. 2025.
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