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as in books
a publication that appears at regular intervals
that newspaper is intended as an organ for the whole university community
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as in instruments
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 organs
Fossils from these most special locations not only show body outlines and external textures but also preserve details from appendages and internal organs, from eyes and gills to guts and nerve networks.
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Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Whitaker donated his corneas, four organs and his heart for research.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
In the Court’s view, such prior restraint was acceptable because motion pictures were not organs of public opinion like newspapers but instead a business, pure and simple, and one with a capacity for evil.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Drucker is interested in seeing similar molecular studies that could clarify anti-inflammatory pathways in other organs.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Other treatments include supportive care, depending on which organs are affected, such as hormone replacement therapy, nutrition support, speech and language therapy, and kidney transplantation.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Her brother died at 16 years old and donated multiple organs, including his eyes, liver and heart.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
But there are far more people in need than there are organs available, according to the American Kidney Fund.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
Whitaker donated his corneas, four organs and his heart for research.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
In the Court’s view, such prior restraint was acceptable because motion pictures were not organs of public opinion like newspapers but instead a business, pure and simple, and one with a capacity for evil.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Drucker is interested in seeing similar molecular studies that could clarify anti-inflammatory pathways in other organs.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Other treatments include supportive care, depending on which organs are affected, such as hormone replacement therapy, nutrition support, speech and language therapy, and kidney transplantation.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Her brother died at 16 years old and donated multiple organs, including his eyes, liver and heart.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
But there are far more people in need than there are organs available, according to the American Kidney Fund.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organs
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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There are also samples of children’s programs from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as small leather school attendance books that were handwritten by the founders of the church.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Amish church music is almost always group singing only, without instruments or soloists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The mission will carry a suite of instruments, the Lunar Vulkan Imaging and Spectroscopy Explorer (Lunar-VISE).—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some work came as news through notices of what was happening in cities and towns through the local press and other coverage came through academic outlets or periodicals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The trio has also pored over California’s vintage newspapers, which are newly digitized, to find old mining companies’ reports on promising hot spots.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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People used to go there to read newspapers and show one another their pet birds.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The sudden cancellations effectively stranded hundreds of travelers, who were left scrambling for alternative means of transportation.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Implementing mass timber at scale means navigating property lines and managing infrastructure boundaries between private owners.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Publications such as National Geographic, first issued in 1888, initially served as research journals but gradually evolved to accommodate readers who sought vicarious travel experiences through reading.—
Suzanne Dundas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The judge also raised concerns about the plaintiff’s evidence, finding that some materials — including sonogram images contained in personal journals — had been falsified.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Registration and renewal costs for noncommercial vehicles — those weighing 8,000 pounds or less — can range from $24 to $140 for a standard Idaho license plate.—
Hali Smith
May 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 May 2026
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The agreements also take aim at China’s control and manipulation of the global production of heavy rare earths, which are used for making powerful, heat-resistant magnets in industries such as defense and electric vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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For the first time, a bill to ban semi-automatic rifles with features like pistol grips and detachable magazines has passed a major floor vote in the state Legislature.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Layman said after Baker was arrested, police recovered three firearms with extended magazines on the scene.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Organs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organs. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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