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
This peripheral features silent key switches with additional sound-damping material in the chassis, as well as dedicated shortcut keys and a volume knob.
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Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Night vision goggles also limit peripheral vision.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Some specific vision changes — unexplained visual acuity decline, unexplained color vision impairment, impaired depth perception and changes in peripheral vision — can be early signs of cognitive decline.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Japan had historically occupied a peripheral position within this system, participating only selectively over the centuries before ceasing tributary relations altogether under the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Night vision goggles also limit peripheral vision.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Some specific vision changes — unexplained visual acuity decline, unexplained color vision impairment, impaired depth perception and changes in peripheral vision — can be early signs of cognitive decline.
—Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Japan had historically occupied a peripheral position within this system, participating only selectively over the centuries before ceasing tributary relations altogether under the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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The surplus charges the auxiliary battery, ready to deploy whenever the sky doesn't cooperate.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 05,
New Atlas,
5 Apr. 2026
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The auxiliary bleachers were filled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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While horses aren’t disallowed in city limits, Charlotte has some additional regulations on how they and other animals can be ridden.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance will use the money for 15 accessory dwelling units.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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