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
Where the novel viewed race with passive indifference, the musical faced it head-on, building out peripheral Black characters and opening with a Black chorus, followed in the same scene by a white one, integrating what was typically kept on separate stages.
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Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
In some part of his peripheral vision, the Barca winger saw the tackle coming and quickly switched his ball to the right foot – sending Conechny for a hotdog.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
People see better in their peripheral vision at night, leaving the center of the vision as a black hole.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
And zips in a DOT off the peripheral vision 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/fcP9eOk1RM
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2025
At 30-16, the Nuggets are currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, but depth is clearly an issue.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Joshua Barone, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
In some part of his peripheral vision, the Barca winger saw the tackle coming and quickly switched his ball to the right foot – sending Conechny for a hotdog.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
People see better in their peripheral vision at night, leaving the center of the vision as a black hole.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
And zips in a DOT off the peripheral vision 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/fcP9eOk1RM
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2025
At 30-16, the Nuggets are currently the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, but depth is clearly an issue.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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Youth league games played out on the auxiliary fields directly west of Snapdragon Stadium; to the east, visitors were welcomed by a sea of flags flying over tailgates.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Right-back Kieran Trippier, effectively an auxiliary centre-back, made a two-v-one with Burn, as Fabian Schar went with Foden and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka collected the loose ball.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After the initial 24-hour blackout, The People’s Union has scheduled additional weeklong boycotts of specific companies throughout the year, targeting Amazon, Nestlé, Walmart, General Mills, Target and McDonald’s.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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