1
as in newspaper
a publication that appears at regular intervals
that newspaper is intended as an organ for the whole university community
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2
as in instrument
something used to achieve an end
uses the business as an organ to fund a variety of political and social causes
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Recent Examples of organ
Although its function in the gastrointestinal tract is not entirely clear, the organ is thought to store good bacteria that can help restore gut health after events such as diarrhea.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2025
In the following years, Mitchell worked as a die cutter at O.C. Tanner, while Barzee stayed home to practice and study the organ.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 June 2025
Surgery followed, but the operation revealed a litany of maladies that had damaged the dog’s internal organs.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Researchers have identified a previously unknown biological process that causes tissue and organ damage in conditions where oxygen is low, such as heart attacks and strokes.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2025
In the following years, Mitchell worked as a die cutter at O.C. Tanner, while Barzee stayed home to practice and study the organ.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 June 2025
Surgery followed, but the operation revealed a litany of maladies that had damaged the dog’s internal organs.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Researchers have identified a previously unknown biological process that causes tissue and organ damage in conditions where oxygen is low, such as heart attacks and strokes.
—Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organ
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The insert, titled Il Foglio AI, was almost immediately covered by newspapers around the world.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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Authorities were able to track down the suspect thanks to fingerprints on the bag covering the woman and a scrap of a tent like ones provided to people without shelter, the newspaper said.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Many had to do with using instruments as voices and voices as instruments.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2025
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The conductor of the group took turns touching each of their nipples with the dry ice, which burned them and prompted them to play their instrument.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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The newspapers and higher education periodicals are fixated on the current conflict between President Trump and some universities, most notably the escalating fight between the administration and Harvard.—
Jeffrey Herbst,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Four types of green flashes are recorded in the Farmer’s Almanac, which the American periodical describes as inferior mirage, mock mirage, subduct flashes, and green ray.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak is also not considered a department, agency or instrumentality of the United States Government and its overseeing regulatory body, the OIG, remains open during shutdowns as well.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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These private sessions are recorded in Moynihan’s London journals, housed today at the Library of Congress.—
Augustine Sedgewick,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Start a Print-On-Demand Side Job Design simple products, like tote bags, journals, t-shirts, and sell them online.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This story appeared in the June 11 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2025
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Bryant says old postcards, handwritten recipes, or pages from vintage books or magazines are all great options for bringing a little sentimentality into a space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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This is particularly crucial in real estate, where agents can provide guidance on flood zones, mitigation and insurance. 5.—
Frank Rojas,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Shortly before Christmas in 2022, principal owner John Henry flew to the Dominican Republic along with members of the Red Sox front office, including then chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, to meet with Devers and his agents.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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From dropping chart-topping solo singles to racking up awards from around the world, alongside new projects like his own photo book, unexpected duets, and charity donations, V’s military service period still managed to be a springboard for creativity and generosity.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In his book, Harry laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and wrote candidly of his sibling rivalry with William, heir to the British throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Organ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organ. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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