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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 instrumentalities
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
This activation will eventually lead to the development of male reproductive organs.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Nov. 2025
Well, that’s not going to happen…but there is a company that is taking organs and using partial reprogramming to rejuvenate them.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Both Roy and O’Riordan point out that lobular cancers can recur in unusual places—including the stomach, bladder or even gynecological organs—further complicating monitoring and follow-up care.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented view inside organs The human circulatory system involves veins, arteries, vessels, and the lymphatic system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The blood test analyzes 460 different biomarkers across 19 organs and systems, then provides a detailed breakdown of how quickly each part of your body is aging.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Sepsis is a condition where the body responds incorrectly to an infection, causing damage to the organs, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Nov. 2025
Well, that’s not going to happen…but there is a company that is taking organs and using partial reprogramming to rejuvenate them.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Both Roy and O’Riordan point out that lobular cancers can recur in unusual places—including the stomach, bladder or even gynecological organs—further complicating monitoring and follow-up care.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Unprecedented view inside organs The human circulatory system involves veins, arteries, vessels, and the lymphatic system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The blood test analyzes 460 different biomarkers across 19 organs and systems, then provides a detailed breakdown of how quickly each part of your body is aging.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Sepsis is a condition where the body responds incorrectly to an infection, causing damage to the organs, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organs
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Organized by Byron Coley, the Forced Exposure critic turned record label owner and jack-of-all-music-trades, the website hosts a selection of Albini’s rare vinyl records, concert posters, weird books, vintage T-shirts, unique artwork, poker items, and more belongings each week for fans to buy.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Oct. 2025
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The candidates have positioned themselves around hot-button topics including private-school vouchers, access to books, and whether signs with inclusive messages should be allowed in classrooms.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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News of Dye’s effort circulated widely within the conservative movement press, including in the periodicals Human Events and Liberty Lobby, as well as hyper-local conservative newspapers like the Birmingham Independent in Alabama.—
Time,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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When the Fed all but certainly cuts rates, investors should start moving their funds out of cash instruments, analysts say.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the rise of insurance money in investing has created patient capital that in many cases fits those money holes better than blunter instruments.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Gray was an advocate for protecting the dunes, even writing op-eds in local newspapers.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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The same caveat applies with newspapers, Wikipedia, and any other independent organization.—
Jimmy Wales,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Lordstown facility previously operated as a major auto assembly plant, with over 1,000 vehicles rolling off the line each day.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ford Motor is recalling 227,006 vehicles in the United States for issues ranging from air bubbles in windshield glass to loose seat frames, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The researchers published their study on October 22 in journals such as ScienceDirect and Cell Metabolism, which found that skin injury or irritation may kickstart a process in the body that regenerates hair growth.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Scientific journals dedicated entire special issues to the subject.—
Stuart Heritage,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google investors wanted to know how AI summaries and agents are changing how the company makes money from search.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fujimura also explained the historical reasons for why Japanese IP is so strong – starting with the periodical manga magazines that became popular in the 1950s, evolving into the anime business that boomed with the growth of Japan’s animation studios and TV networks in the 1960s.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Old boards and Thrasher magazines can be seen on display as well as gear from Patti McGee, the world's first professional female skater.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Organs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organs. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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