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 manual-wind movement incorporates the watchmaker’s trademark large 15 mm balance wheel that hides a secret poising method that allows for symmetrical oscillations without the use of peripheral weights.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
After menopause, the source of estrogen production changes to peripheral tissues — primarily from fat, explains Tabung.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people may see only colors and light, while others might have parts of their vision obscured or their peripheral vision.
—Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
After menopause, the source of estrogen production changes to peripheral tissues — primarily from fat, explains Tabung.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This is a test that measures your visual field and how well your peripheral vision is working.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Some people may see only colors and light, while others might have parts of their vision obscured or their peripheral vision.
—Freya Rogers, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for peripheral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peripheral
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The company continues to invest in environmentally sustainable solutions, including auxiliary power units and LED lighting upgrades.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Artemio Muniz, chairman of the Federation of Hispanic Republicans, a Texas GOP auxiliary group, said Hispanic voters will weigh the Atlantic report against Mayra Guillén's defense of Trump.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the accessory trend didn’t maintain its hold on later generations in England or other places.Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Running works the muscles of the legs primarily but also uses accessory muscles of the core and arms.Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Peripheral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peripheral. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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