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
This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
People come in with what could be blocked carotid arteries, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, or infected sores that could seed sepsis, the overwhelming full-body infection.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 June 2026
The type of workers who may be targeted include security clearance holders, military personnel including those stationed in the Indo-Pacific region, and people with indirect or peripheral access to government information, such as journalists or think tank employees.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
People with more peripheral access to government information, such as academics, journalists and think tank employees, were also being approached.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
People come in with what could be blocked carotid arteries, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, or infected sores that could seed sepsis, the overwhelming full-body infection.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 June 2026
The type of workers who may be targeted include security clearance holders, military personnel including those stationed in the Indo-Pacific region, and people with indirect or peripheral access to government information, such as journalists or think tank employees.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
People with more peripheral access to government information, such as academics, journalists and think tank employees, were also being approached.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Their diesel auxiliary engines keep running, burning fuel and pushing exhaust over the surrounding city just to keep the onboard systems alive.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Other projects at Capital High include a boiler replacement, which involves asbestos abatement and demolishing the old boiler, and installing new bleachers in its auxiliary gym.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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By providing early warning, Vision Guard aims to give troops additional time to respond before a drone can conduct surveillance or deliver an attack.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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One example is increasing Florida’s supply of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called in-law suites or backyard cottages, which add attainable housing stock by reimagining existing neighborhoods rather than building new ones.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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GoPro also sells the Mission 1 Pro in accessory bundles.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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