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 That power source shapes up as an 800-mAh cell instead of 500 mAh of the Roadie 3, giving it enough juice for 80 guitar tune-ups per charge over USB-C – that's 30 more than before. New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 That means okra can help protect your gut barrier and ease digestive stress, all while providing antioxidant protection to your cells. Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 Berries Berries are rich in antioxidants, plant compounds that help reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026 Later that night, Pine visits the weapons site with his former hotel colleague and members of the Muslim Brotherhood, who rig the cargo trucks with cell-phone detonating explosives. Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell
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Noun
  • Another photo shows an elegant black piano in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows draped in linen curtains, with sage green and white armchairs and a cork coffee table with books and a vase of hydrangeas in view.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Layer Different Materials Arguably, the best way to make a room feel warmer through design is to layer various materials.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • The result is far more complex than the drawings of volcanoes most saw in school, with a main vent connecting a chamber of magma with the surface.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Its dual-chamber air suspension, paired with CDC adaptive damping, ensures consistent responsiveness across a variety of road conditions, while also maintaining exceptional stability during high-speed maneuvers and enhancing driver confidence and overall ride quality.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
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  • Denver will be missing two-way signings Tamar Bates and Curtis Jones, who'll both be putting in reps with the club's G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.
    Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • However, the marketing, promotions and affiliate relations for the shows will transition to SPT at the end of the 2025/2026 season.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • Accessibility Nimmo Bay welcomes wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility—cabins and public spaces are accessible with staff support—but full independence can be challenging given the remote setting's rustic boardwalks, floating docks, and uneven natural terrain.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
  • This hardware also underpins an integrated cabin-and-driving central domain control architecture, enabling far tighter coordination between infotainment, vehicle systems, and driver assistance.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The final chapter of Stranger Things is set to release in three parts.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The latest chapter came in the Div.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
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  • Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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  • Bagail Packing Cubes Packing cubes are a travel game-changer.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Cube remaining cream cheese; tuck cubes in any empty spaces.
    Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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