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
Additional peripheral mounts will be released in August, including the $99 Pro Flying surfaces for a joystick and throttle, the $189 Pro Desktop desk surface for a mouse and keyboard, and the $199 Pro Racing surfaces for a steering wheel and pedals.
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Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
In the early 2000s, the leadership team took a peripheral risk by investing in streaming technology—a bet that seemed uncertain at the time.
—Bymargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
First: If done right, this type of project can work in several different demographic environments, from urban cores to fast-growing suburbs to more peripheral parts of a metropolitan area.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Orbiting around this central plot is a host of other storylines, some more peripheral than others.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
In the early 2000s, the leadership team took a peripheral risk by investing in streaming technology—a bet that seemed uncertain at the time.
—Bymargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
First: If done right, this type of project can work in several different demographic environments, from urban cores to fast-growing suburbs to more peripheral parts of a metropolitan area.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Orbiting around this central plot is a host of other storylines, some more peripheral than others.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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Historically, the Division I athletic programs in Virginia have been heavily dependent on tuition auxiliary fees.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Organizers set up auxiliary seating outside the main room, a grand colonnaded hall decorated with topiaries and subtle lighting.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So last summer, OpenAI negotiated a one-time deal for $10 billion in additional computing power from Oracle.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The option was introduced in the United States in September 2024, allowing members to add a user outside their household for an additional fee starting at $7 per month.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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