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
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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
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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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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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This was a major additional cost to the $20,000-$30,000 required to put on the event each year.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Three hours into the debate, Scott offered an amendment that would change the 8-30g law to include accessory dwelling units, sometimes called mother-in-law apartments, in the calculation to count toward affordable housing.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Featuring over 20 colorful loungewear and accessory pieces under $30, the collaboration coincided with Poppi’s new Cream Soda flavor.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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