as in integral
being a part of an integrated whole that cannot be removed
The American Revolution is an organic part of the history of the United States.
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Recent Examples of organic
Adding organic matter will improve it.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Bardossas said instead of boosting the production of glyphosate, the solution should be to switch to organic versions of pesticides or to regenerative farming, a practice that restores soil health while reducing or eliminating synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
When using organic mulches, apply a layer two to three inches deep to block weeds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Covering a slope with organic compost has the potential of transmitting fire across a wide area.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Bardossas said instead of boosting the production of glyphosate, the solution should be to switch to organic versions of pesticides or to regenerative farming, a practice that restores soil health while reducing or eliminating synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
When using organic mulches, apply a layer two to three inches deep to block weeds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Covering a slope with organic compost has the potential of transmitting fire across a wide area.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organic
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The Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center says the animals have played an integral role in the state's history and ecology and served as a staple food source for people living in the region as far back as the Paleo-Indian period.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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For older sharks, the authors said, socializing may not be as integral to survival.—
BRADY DENNIS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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One of the more important revelations from Netanyahu’s press conference was about how the joint strikes with the United States, known as Operation Epic Fury, have been extremely effective at decimating Iran’s weapons.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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But, really, these are the times when that stuff is most important.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Overcrowding, abuse, and neglect have made conditions far worse, and basic agency oversight has been gutted.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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This has become known as the Atomki anomaly, and many have suggested that a new particle, and a new, fundamental interaction (or fifth force) could be the key explanation behind these findings.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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Their work would help launch the booming field of quantum information science, spurring the development of new technology and the discovery of fundamental connections between physics and information.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The system uses about 100,000 barrels of oil a day for essential services.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Organic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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