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 key to the Max series’ success has been evolving the dynamic between its protagonists — a legendary Las Vegas comedian played by Jean Smart and her twentysomething writing partner played by Hannah Einbinder — while handing its peripheral characters substantial, but often laughable, storylines.
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Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
With tunnel fashion looming in the peripheral Mifland and the Atlanta Falcons leaned on Ray-Ray McLeod III for the capsule’s campaign.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
Rods impact the eyes' light sensitivity and are responsible for peripheral vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
The fairly narrow cone of sharpness means your peripheral vision doesn’t appear sharp, and if the headset sags a bit on your head, the image may well become soft.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
With tunnel fashion looming in the peripheral Mifland and the Atlanta Falcons leaned on Ray-Ray McLeod III for the capsule’s campaign.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
Rods impact the eyes' light sensitivity and are responsible for peripheral vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
The fairly narrow cone of sharpness means your peripheral vision doesn’t appear sharp, and if the headset sags a bit on your head, the image may well become soft.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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In the event that the fire does subsume the broadcast towers, the TV and radio stations would be off the broadcast airwaves until any auxiliary towers elsewhere could be brought online.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Some of those stations already have auxiliary towers located elsewhere and could quickly get back on the air, but most likely at lesser power and with a smaller coverage area.Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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The deal also needed to go to the firefighter union for a ratification vote by its members — and could have been rejected, requiring additional negotiations.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Investors are expecting the central bank to unveil fresh monetary easing steps this year, such as additional cuts to the main interest rate and the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 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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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 21 Jan. 2025.
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