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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
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a 3-dimensional device that merges living brain cells with advanced electronics to perform computational tasks.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The window of Diaz’s cell had been covered and staff could not see inside, according to the lawsuit.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
However, confirming that in humans is more challenging, given that human brain cells that can be manipulated to test the findings are of the deceased.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019, with a medical examiner ruling the cause was suicide by hanging.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
The window of Diaz’s cell had been covered and staff could not see inside, according to the lawsuit.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
However, confirming that in humans is more challenging, given that human brain cells that can be manipulated to test the findings are of the deceased.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019, with a medical examiner ruling the cause was suicide by hanging.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
Noun
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Jackson DeCosta, a tall and slender teenager with a metabolism faster than Lamar Jackson’s 40 time, had no such worries during a long Saturday in the draft room, according to his father.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Republicans have a tiny four-vote majority in the chamber, and the president’s party historically struggles in midterm balloting.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Impairments on its stakes in its research affiliate and a forestry company contrasted with otherwise solid results from its wealth management, trading and investment-banking operations.—
Takashi Nakamichi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chad Epperson, who had been managing the club’s Double-A Portland affiliate in the Eastern League, will serve as the interim third-base coach.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Construction on a controversial project to put tiny sleeping cabins for homeless individuals in Lemon Grove is schedued to begin Monday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Coast Guard's Terrel Horne interdicted a 25-foot cuddy cabin boat containing 18 Mexican nationals on board.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Spartans and the Punishers are the latest chapter in the spotty history of Colorado arena football, which has been unable to sustain long-term momentum.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The shape and size would fit easily under your plane seat or in the overhead compartment for your next trip, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The fallout over the theft of the small tungsten cube will continue, however.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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This dual functionality enables the development of 3D cube screens.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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