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
The American Presidential election seemed far away, and Ukraine a peripheral issue to it.
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Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Poor circulation, or peripheral artery disease (PAD), typically results from plaque buildup in the arteries.
—Jane Kim, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Currently on sale for 20% off, these sport-friendly shades were designed to maximize coverage as well as your peripheral view.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025
Later, the New York Post reported, she was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, a brain bleed, partial paralysis and loss of peripheral vision on her right side.
—Debra J. Saunders, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2025
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Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Poor circulation, or peripheral artery disease (PAD), typically results from plaque buildup in the arteries.
—Jane Kim, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Currently on sale for 20% off, these sport-friendly shades were designed to maximize coverage as well as your peripheral view.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025
Later, the New York Post reported, she was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, a brain bleed, partial paralysis and loss of peripheral vision on her right side.
—Debra J. Saunders, Orange County Register, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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From automating repetitive tactics to enhancing predictive analytics, AI is not just an auxiliary tool.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The plan includes the construction of a 10,000-square-foot auxiliary hanger plus two additional maintenance hangers.—
Laura Kinsler,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By Wednesday afternoon — the start of the new league year — there’s a good chance Alexander might have been traded or released, which will give the Packers an additional $6.8 million of salary cap space.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump doubled additional levies on all Chinese imports to the US to 20% on March 4.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Those stipulations are too vague to be rightfully enforced and leave loopholes for developers to take advantage of accessory dwelling units, Rimer said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2024
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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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