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
The theater, which first opened in 1928 as the Loew's and United Artists State Theatre, was originally a silent-film house, equipped with a Wurlitzer organ and devices for sound effects.
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Property still has working organ The current owner has made extensive renovations to the property but kept many of the church features, including a working pipe organ and stained glass windows.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Her backup in this vein comes from a band led by her husband, Dave Blume, an accomplished instrumentalist who plays bass, piano, organ and vibes.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Those included children who'd had organ transplants, children with autism and children with Down syndrome, her birth daughters said.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Property still has working organ The current owner has made extensive renovations to the property but kept many of the church features, including a working pipe organ and stained glass windows.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Her backup in this vein comes from a band led by her husband, Dave Blume, an accomplished instrumentalist who plays bass, piano, organ and vibes.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Those included children who'd had organ transplants, children with autism and children with Down syndrome, her birth daughters said.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organ
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In late June, the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba authorized the shootdown, permitted even in the absence of an immediate threat to life, according to Japan's Sankei Shimbun newspaper.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The book centers around four heady weeks at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which begins the unraveling of two newspaper critics who have traveled up from London to cover the sprawling performance art event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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The pushback, in turn, has spurred interest in developing local payment systems and other instruments that can facilitate commerce and investment between the nations.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The faculty is brimming with principal players from leading orchestras from across the U.S. Yoyo and Jun have been looking forward to working with all the teachers, especially the experts on their instruments.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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How accurate is the Farmers' Almanac? Farmers' Almanac is an annual American periodical that has been in continuous publication since 1818, providing long-range weather predictions for the U.S. and Canada.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Please Don’t Eat the Daisies by Jean Kerr (1957) $16 $19 now 16% off This used to be a proper country, where numerous humor writers regularly published in mainstream periodicals their gentle, relatable, and cutting musings about the foibles of modern life.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Holding the weight of cotton’s influence on the world, and thus the instrumentality of Black labor, is painful, yet necessary work.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
9 July 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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The research, published in the journal Science Signaling, took a closer look at enzymes — proteins in the body that speed up chemical reactions and are essential for digestion, liver function and other key functions, according to Cleveland Clinic — and their role in Parkinson's.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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Advertisement Indian cities are warming at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the country, according to a study published in Nature journal in May 2024, with an average increase of 0.53°C per decade.—
Time,
Time,
7 July 2025
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According to Parade magazine's Sharon Tharp, live feeds start at 12:30 a.m.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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This story appeared in the July 9 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Ian Pulver, Miller’s agent, credited Drury for how the GM handled the situation.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Six Secret Service agents were suspended without pay or benefits on Wednesday in the wake of the shooting, the agency confirmed.—
Alexis McAdams,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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There are plenty of resources and books dedicated to Japanese etiquette, and a basic understanding of politeness and punctuality are integral to Japanese life that should be adhered to throughout your time in Japan.—
Michelle Gross,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The holiday flick follows Tina's accountant, Mia, whose life takes a fairy-tale turn when a handsome local, who uncannily resembles the hero of her favorite book, enters her world unexpectedly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Organ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organ. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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