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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
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After Haner granted the mistrial, the mother walked out of the courtroom and into the attorney holding room where her son was sitting.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The two men initially met with other American officials in the room and then adjourned to a private, two-hour-long meeting with only their interpreters.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
15 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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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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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
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The rest of the guest accommodation is spread across two decks, with two VIPs on the main deck and three cabins on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, United introduced more eco-friendly meal service items in its economy cabins, in an effort to reduce the amount of single-use plastics distributed on its flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 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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To obtain relevant documents, the local chapter tangled with the city for multiple years, starting in 2021, and involved the American Civil Liberties Union.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The nylon is durable, the bag has feet on the bottom to protect it from floor gunk, and there are a few different internal compartments for laptops, shoes, and other necessities.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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Heat oil in a large skillet and add the eggplant cubes.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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At various points, the show featured musical numbers, robots played by actresses with mustaches, and a character who lived inside a giant ice cube on the astral plane.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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