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
What was once dismissed as peripheral is increasingly harder to ignore.
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For the first time, non-English-language titles now form the majority of its original TV releases, highlighting how global and local content strategies are no longer peripheral, but central to the platform’s growth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The Buffalo Sabres have Jordan Greenway signed for this season and next at $4 million per, and have typically used the heavy, veteran winger in a peripheral fourth-line role.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The women are powerless or peripheral.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
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Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For the first time, non-English-language titles now form the majority of its original TV releases, highlighting how global and local content strategies are no longer peripheral, but central to the platform’s growth.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
The Buffalo Sabres have Jordan Greenway signed for this season and next at $4 million per, and have typically used the heavy, veteran winger in a peripheral fourth-line role.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The women are powerless or peripheral.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Theoretically, the addition of Porzingis provides size, auxiliary scoring and floor spacing in key lineups.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Defender Michael Keane was used as an auxiliary striker late on.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wagon tours are an additional $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10; free for children under 3.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Screeners aren’t meant to diagnose learning disabilities like dyslexia, but rather identify areas where kids could use additional support.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our daughter and her husband invited us to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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