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 film world premiered in the non-competitive Cannes Premiere section, but clinched a peripheral prize with its canine cast member, sheepdog Panda, beating 24 other candidates to win the Palm Dog.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2025
However, such strident posts on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites were considered by councilors to be peripheral, while far more persuasive were emails and face-to-face interactions with constituents.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
But Chiesa has been, at best, a peripheral figure, playing just 400 minutes so far across 13 appearances in all competitions.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Five years after the pandemic, successful retailers are using data to develop the business equivalent of peripheral vision.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2025
However, such strident posts on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites were considered by councilors to be peripheral, while far more persuasive were emails and face-to-face interactions with constituents.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
But Chiesa has been, at best, a peripheral figure, playing just 400 minutes so far across 13 appearances in all competitions.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Five years after the pandemic, successful retailers are using data to develop the business equivalent of peripheral vision.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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Kettering Cancer Center who's helping patients integrate auxiliary care such as acupuncture, herbal remedies and music therapy into their cancer treatment.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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One suggested improvement is the addition of auxiliary lanes between Boise and Nampa. U.S. 20/26: From Middleton to Star, the highway will be widened to two lanes in both directions, and a continuous center turn lane will be added.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Saddam brutally repressed them using helicopter gunships as American forces next door in the Gulf stood by, only later establishing no-fly zones to protect these vulnerable populations from additional attacks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 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 22 Jun. 2025.
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