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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
The project, known as the Prairie Point Telecommunications Facility, would include a 60-foot Verizon Wireless cell tower, along with ground equipment and supporting infrastructure.
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Conor McGill, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Its research is focused on a type of gene therapy where doctors don't need to take a patient's cells out to reengineer them.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Following 15 years of work, researchers from the University of Toronto have uncovered a specific molecule found in cancerous cells that can break down misfolded proteins in the brain, allowing for them to be cleared out instead of accumulating.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Eating lemons regularly supplies your body with vitamin C and antioxidants that support heart health and prevent cell damage.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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Conor McGill, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Its research is focused on a type of gene therapy where doctors don't need to take a patient's cells out to reengineer them.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Following 15 years of work, researchers from the University of Toronto have uncovered a specific molecule found in cancerous cells that can break down misfolded proteins in the brain, allowing for them to be cleared out instead of accumulating.
—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026
Eating lemons regularly supplies your body with vitamin C and antioxidants that support heart health and prevent cell damage.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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On the mornings her aunt can help, Suzie makes it to my classroom and lights up the room.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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After learning that Andrews had an active warrant out of DeKalb County for failure to appear, the officers went to the hotel room to arrest him, according to the agency.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Before a hot-weather tournament, athletes can mimic their conditions using heat tents or heat chambers.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Until the deal is finalized by both chambers, funding will temporarily lapse for multiple agencies starting tomorrow.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the first few days of operation, only 50 people per day will be allowed to cross both ways, Egypt’s state-affiliates AlQahera News reported on Monday, citing an unidentified source.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy From 'Goldilocks-fit' layers to a double-wide chair built for stargazing, these are the gear essentials our editors—and their partners—actually love.—
The Editors,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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So most cruise lines created an e-muster process, wherein passengers would watch a safety video on their in-cabin TV or cruise line app, and then briefly check in at their muster station at time of their convenience between boarding and sailaway.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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France’s high speed rail system is offering a kid-free cabin.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The off-campus event attended by the student who died was connected to the Theta Omega chapter of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity at Northern Arizona University, according to Flagstaff police and the fraternity administration.—
Kathy Tulumello,
AZCentral.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arrivals could signal to weary supporters that, while everyone knows how this story will end, Wolves would at least like to make the final couple of chapters entertaining.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The thoughtful safety details—like the front snap pocket, secure zip-top compartment, and interior pockets—provide peace of mind that everything will stay in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack Hiking Backpack There are more than 10 compartments in this daypack, including a hydration sleeve with a hose port.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Packing cubes are a secret to keeping the chaos in check.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Cut the stick of butter into cubes.—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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