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 Still, the embryos frequently ended up as mosaics, STAT’s Andrew Joseph and Megan Molteni write, with a mix of edited and unedited cells. Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 26 June 2026 Lowering inflammation may help protect liver cells and support liver function over time. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 June 2026 After a protein is built, cells modify it. Kj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Some cells even grow senescent, forgetting how to replicate at all. T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell
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Noun
  • This would give the Heat, which is currently hard-capped at the first apron threshold, more room under to the first apron to fill out its roster.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Senate and Assembly budget committees are scheduled to hold hearings Monday morning to review the spending plan and legislators in both chambers are expected to vote on the budget later in the day.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
  • The Hinsdale High School chamber choir sang the national anthem.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • First responders were called to the O’Brien’s' home in November after their son, Casper, stopped breathing, according to a report from affiliate FOX 2 Detroit.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
  • Five instructors and five independent nurses appeared to be among the casualties, CNN affiliate BFMTV cited Thierry Pechey, president of the Meurthe-et-Moselle Council of Independent Nurses as saying.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Alyssa Olsen, 27, said her family's cabin also burned.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Throughout the night, sentimental videos from different chapters of Jackson's career played on the screens by the stage, along with messages from stars not in attendance like country singers Keith Urban, Zac Brown and Kenny Chesney as well as NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • And the best story at the 2026 World Cup will add another chapter as Algeria continues to train in Lawrence.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • 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, 27 June 2026
  • Contributor Will Porter swears by this Amazon find for its expansive underbed compartment and slim frame.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • For a frozen twist, blend the ingredients with frozen watermelon cubes for a slushy, hydrating drink.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026
  • Ice absorbs odors from nearby food, so keep freezer items tightly sealed to prevent strange-tasting cubes.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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