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
Burns has given up a lot of runs in six starts but has sparkling peripheral stats, highlighted by 14.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The real question is whether or not the Yankees think the 2023 All-Star who shined in the World Series that year is still hidden among the peripheral stats.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Today, the Caucasus and Central Asia remain peripheral to U.S. strategy, especially given Washington’s pivot to the Indo-Pacific and President Donald Trump’s apparent openness to great-power spheres of influence.
—Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
At much higher doses, peripheral mechanisms can take over, but in real-world clinical use, the brain’s contribution could be key.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
The real question is whether or not the Yankees think the 2023 All-Star who shined in the World Series that year is still hidden among the peripheral stats.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Today, the Caucasus and Central Asia remain peripheral to U.S. strategy, especially given Washington’s pivot to the Indo-Pacific and President Donald Trump’s apparent openness to great-power spheres of influence.
—Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
At much higher doses, peripheral mechanisms can take over, but in real-world clinical use, the brain’s contribution could be key.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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The Coast Guard has more than 43,000 active duty members, 8,000 reservists, and 30,000 auxiliary members.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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In keeping with their theatrical reputation, Nine Inch Nails also began the concert on the auxiliary platform.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Tenants of these properties, the investigation found, often deal with maintenance problems from delays to additional fees.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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May get download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in select areas with additional equipment.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Other accessory buildings included in the site plans consist of a 6,500-square-foot visitor center building at the campus' primary entrance, and a 50,000-square-foot warehouse.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 11-inch tablet boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, but its accessory compatibility isn't ideal – charging the Apple Pencil requires a USB-C cable and adapter.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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