cell

Definition of cellnext
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as in room
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a jail cell

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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city

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Recent Examples of cell Another natural extract, from silk cotton tree flowers, stimulates the natural production of hyaluronic acid and helps water enter the skin cells. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 Our immune systems remain complex and mysterious; they are defined not only by our immune cells but also by our genes and our environments, which are unchanged by CAR-T therapy. Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026 Some researchers suspect adenomyosis may be linked to prior uterine surgeries, such as C-sections or myomectomies, where endometrial cells may become embedded in the muscle wall during those procedures. L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026 Ginseng improves circulation and prevents cell death. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell
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Noun
  • The rooms All eight rooms are distinct, but feature thoughtful luxuries throughout—Matouk linens, smart TVs, and minibars stocked with wellness shots and facial masks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Or is there room for an outlier?
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Voters are directly electing 165 members to the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of Parliament.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The chamber used the grant to fund a concert series in Mejorar Marine Park with local musical performances, a vendor market, and food trucks.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • His goal remains to break camp with a minor league affiliate and return to the Rangers in May.
    Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • However, sources told CBS News affiliate WWL-TV the latest warrant is related to an additional victim from the same fight.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • On Friday, the vibe was about the same, as Biden — seated in the third row of the tiny first class cabin on the commuter jet — boarded the flight ahead of other passengers, along with his detail, members of which were spread throughout the plane.
    Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The pair met up in a cabin outside of Uvalde at least twice in May 2024.
    Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As soon as Clay spotted Liston spitting out his mouthpiece between rounds, meaning he was done for the night, Clay stood in his corner, thrusting his arms high, opening a new, exciting and unpredictable chapter in American sport.
    John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
  • After yesterday’s attack, a new chapter in this complicated relationship is being written in fire and smoke.
    Yarden Segev, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Inspectors found dead cockroaches in the corners of a back storage area and underneath a three-compartment sink.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2026
  • With multiple compartments in a sleek, stylish puffer design, the Urban Expressions Kris Weekender keeps everything organized and within easy reach, all while staying compact enough to carry comfortably.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike the white cube spaces of many galleries, Jack Shainman’s Lafayette Street location occupies a former Beaux-Arts bank hall within the historic Clock Tower building.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Compression packing cubes are, hands down, the most important accessory in my carry-on-only routine.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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