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
From the empire of Cyrus the Great to the Safavid and the imperial era, its historical self-image is that of a major power, not a peripheral state that can be pressured by other countries.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The agreements Merz and Li formalized after their meeting were narrowly targeted and in industries peripheral to both economies.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
In an era of intensifying polarization, the boundary between business and politics has effectively vanished, rendering political and ethical dynamics as no longer peripheral risks but central strategic variables.
—Emily Lang, Harvard Business Review, 26 Feb. 2026
So even though the literature on the link between menstruation and cramps is limited, the peripheral benefits of the nutrient may still contribute to easier and less painful periods.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The agreements Merz and Li formalized after their meeting were narrowly targeted and in industries peripheral to both economies.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
In an era of intensifying polarization, the boundary between business and politics has effectively vanished, rendering political and ethical dynamics as no longer peripheral risks but central strategic variables.
—Emily Lang, Harvard Business Review, 26 Feb. 2026
So even though the literature on the link between menstruation and cramps is limited, the peripheral benefits of the nutrient may still contribute to easier and less painful periods.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
Adjective
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However, Doel did have to install a separate DC-DC converter to power auxiliary functions like the headlights and windshield wipers.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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The only thing Doel needed to install was a DC-DC converter to output 12 volts to power the headlights, wipers, horn and other auxiliary systems.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Emails seeking additional information were not immediately answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Cowboys now have additional draft capital to potentially bring in another defensive tackle to rotate in with starters Williams and Clark, but adding another hole in the depth of a defense already looking to stop water from getting in the boat could end up being a risky move.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the housing types pushed by rezoning advocates are duplexes, triplexes and accessory dwelling units that come with less square footage but provide more dwelling units per acre than traditional standalone homes.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The recent release of the collection in Chanel stores even crazed a fashion frenzy in Paris as devote accessory lovers fought to ge their hands on a pair of Blazy’s high-vamp creations.—
Morgan Evans,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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