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
After menopause, the source of estrogen production changes to peripheral tissues — primarily from fat, explains Tabung.
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people may see only colors and light, while others might have parts of their vision obscured or their peripheral vision.
—Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is an incurable, genetic disorder involving the entire nervous system (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) that is relatively common, affecting about 1 in 2,500 people.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people may see only colors and light, while others might have parts of their vision obscured or their peripheral vision.
—Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 is an incurable, genetic disorder involving the entire nervous system (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) that is relatively common, affecting about 1 in 2,500 people.
—Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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Grand Canyon reported tuition revenue of $1.8 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2024, and revenue from auxiliary enterprises—including golf, hotel, and its arena—of $14.2 million.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Bands are judged on such things as general effect, music, visuals, percussion and auxiliary, according to the association.Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Running works the muscles of the legs primarily but also uses accessory muscles of the core and arms.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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The rest of the jewelry is pretty much a collection from local businesses in Savannah and others bought from accessory design students!Mike Schalk, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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