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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
Such cell-sloughing is inherent to all alpha hydroxy acids—yet lactic acid is, in many ways, in a league of its own (hence its presence in all AmLactin products).
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Lasers theoretically reduce the cost per engagement to the electricity needed to fire them while also avoiding the magazine limits imposed by vertical launch cells.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Orthoebolaviruses are also known to cause hemorrhagic fever, in which the virus infects specific immune cells, triggering a massive inflammatory response that can lead to internal bleeding and organ failure.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Telecoms giant Airtel Africa, which operates in 14 sub-Saharan African markets, launched a partnership with Starlink last year to provide direct-to-cell satellite connection.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Lasers theoretically reduce the cost per engagement to the electricity needed to fire them while also avoiding the magazine limits imposed by vertical launch cells.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Orthoebolaviruses are also known to cause hemorrhagic fever, in which the virus infects specific immune cells, triggering a massive inflammatory response that can lead to internal bleeding and organ failure.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
Telecoms giant Airtel Africa, which operates in 14 sub-Saharan African markets, launched a partnership with Starlink last year to provide direct-to-cell satellite connection.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
Noun
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The rooms There are 104 rooms and suites that blend Western comfort with a modern Southeast Asian design sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Tru by Hilton has a modern feel with a low price point, and the rooms are just the right size for two adults.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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In other sensors, vacuum chambers, shielding, and other lasers are deployed to keep quantum sensors stable.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Republican lawmakers, who control both chambers of the General Assembly, have for years sought to curtail the initiative petition process.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate had a night game Friday, and the infielder wanted the extra time to rest about a month into the grueling minor-league season.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Last year's event was marred by several high-profile incidents, including a party boat shooting in Little River and multiple fights that sent several people to the hospital, according to ABC affiliate station WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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The flood waters break through the cabin windows, and Danny gets pinned by a tree and some furniture.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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In the Midwest, the solemn reason for the day shares space with graduations and trips north to open up cabins, not to mention forays into gardening and house cleaning.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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The players are ready for the last chapter.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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When younger generations don’t have interactions or relationships with older adults having vibrant lives, later chapters of life can be stereotyped as a time of pain, difficulty and loss, Emery-Tiburcio said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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This bag has an enormous main compartment that can hold bulky clothing items, a laptop compartment that keeps electronics tidy and folds down flat for easy packing, and multiple front-access pockets packed with slots of all shapes and sizes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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This Samsonite style has a sleek design, a padded laptop compartment, and an expandable water bottle pocket.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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On solo trips, there’s nothing worse than arriving somewhere and rifling through a mess of clothes; these cubes keep everything organized from lift‑off to landing.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The feast opens with a shiso leaf bearing a geometric cube of o-toro, dramatic and a little awkwardly large, and concludes with a cup of tangy soft serve, petite and satisfying.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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