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as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
cells in a honeycomb
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Recent Examples of cell
Within that void in the ground will be a paper nest with multiple layers and cells, says Benson.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Under normal circumstances, the colon has a highly regulated immune system, so this increase suggested that immune cells had flooded there to fight injury or irritation.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Under normal circumstances, the colon has a highly regulated immune system, so this increase suggested that immune cells had flooded there to fight injury or irritation.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
The spiral layer also provides a deeper exfoliation that scrapes off dead cells, resulting in smoother, silkier skin.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
Noun
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From creative wall graphics in children’s rooms to refreshed office interiors, these products help customers reimagine their spaces sustainably.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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More Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Packers were conservative and held their rookie wideout out most of this preseason, keeping his snaps limited while the receiver room dealt with injuries.—
Cecil Merkerson III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After 30 days, both chambers of Congress have to enact into law a joint resolution to extend the operation.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, who control both chambers, have already frozen more than a $1 billion in local spending, slashing the city’s budget.—
Jill Colvin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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If a more powerful Nexstar balks at paying the affiliate fees required from its network partners such as NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox, might any of those networks simply take matters into their own hands by seeking to partner with local cable operators and bypass their prior affiliates?—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The most notable arrangement was made ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season when the Dallas Mavericks and its G League affiliate Texas Legends left Bally Sports Southwest (now FanDuel Sports Network Southwest).—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These two cabins share a stair in the starboard hull.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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And even though it was combined with regular economy, the cabin felt spacious with ample elbow room in my row and large overhead bins that sloped up, creating the effect of an airy ceiling.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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Titanic Scion has a new demo available on all platforms, containing the first nine chapters of the game.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The opening chapter, set on Christmas Eve, offers a domestic scene as chocolate-box pretty as the town’s topography.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Booking a night train with a private compartment or bed will be more expensive.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The 360-degree spinner wheels make airport navigation effortless, while the inside is spacious, with zipper compartments and dividers to keep your things organized.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Dot with cream cheese cubes in an even layer, and sprinkle with remaining half cake mix.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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For this reason and for easy access, there’s no other choice but packing cubes.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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