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
Night vision goggles also limit peripheral vision.
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Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 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
Inner circle role Within that system, prosecutors portray Maduro not as a peripheral figure but as a central architect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The guardians of knowledge have customarily deemed the history and experience of Asian Americans to be inessential or peripheral to all levels of American education.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 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
Inner circle role Within that system, prosecutors portray Maduro not as a peripheral figure but as a central architect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The guardians of knowledge have customarily deemed the history and experience of Asian Americans to be inessential or peripheral to all levels of American education.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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Because of the recurring violence, as well as evidence of the sale of alcohol to underage undercover auxiliary police officers, the rink was placed on probation in February 2005 under the city’s Nuisance Abatement law, but reopened shortly after under a curfew.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, Doel did have to install a separate DC-DC converter to power auxiliary functions like the headlights and windshield wipers.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 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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About half of those units have come from accessory dwelling units.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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