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
Eye Exercises and Training Techniques Peripheral awareness: While focusing on one object on the wall, try to identify objects in your peripheral vision.
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
Yet many firms continue to apply outdated assumptions or treat women’s needs as peripheral.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
During an April 2024 interview with The Sun, John revealed that he was diagnosed with toxic peripheral polyneuropathy, a condition linked to his time at Camp Lejeune, a notorious military base in North Carolina where the water was severely contaminated in the 1980s.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 23 June 2025
The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
Yet many firms continue to apply outdated assumptions or treat women’s needs as peripheral.
—Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
During an April 2024 interview with The Sun, John revealed that he was diagnosed with toxic peripheral polyneuropathy, a condition linked to his time at Camp Lejeune, a notorious military base in North Carolina where the water was severely contaminated in the 1980s.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 23 June 2025
The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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In an auxiliary state district court in Tarrant County, Justice Lee Gabriel on Friday sentenced Johnson to 28 years in prison.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Testifying against Jenkins were two undercover FBI agents who were sworn in as auxiliary deputies in 2022 and immediately thereafter gave Jenkins envelopes with $5,000 and $10,000 cash, respectively.—
Martha Bellisle,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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But they can also be placed on the footstools to transform them into additional seats.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Then, the budget bill gives each spouse an additional deduction of $6,000, or $12,000 for both, which would be available even for those who itemize their other deductions.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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