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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
Sandra Annette Bland, a 28-year-old Black woman, was found hanged in a jail cell in Waller County, Texas.
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USA Today,
29 June 2026
Blueberries contain anthocyanins, along with other antioxidants and polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation.
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Caitlin Beale,
Health,
29 June 2026
With its genetic material segregated at either pole, one cell can safely become two, born from a microscopic tug-of-war.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Immune cells inside those nodes identify and destroy pathogens before clean fluid returns to circulation.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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USA Today,
29 June 2026
Blueberries contain anthocyanins, along with other antioxidants and polyphenols that help protect cells from oxidative stress and inflammation.
—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
29 June 2026
With its genetic material segregated at either pole, one cell can safely become two, born from a microscopic tug-of-war.
—
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Immune cells inside those nodes identify and destroy pathogens before clean fluid returns to circulation.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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The guests’ request for an escape-room experience, while annoying, is much more understandable.
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From here, there’s a plush formal living room, outfitted mostly in neutral tones, and a darker, moodier sitting room, where the black walls feature a studded pattern.
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Strapping into a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a unique experience for the average person.
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The five-day special session was dominated by a heated debate over property taxes, an extension of a yearslong dispute roiling Democrats and the Republicans who control both chambers.
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Michael Johnson is charged with murder after killing 45-year-old Tiffany Creech in a domestic violence attack over the weekend, CBS affiliate WBNS reported.
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Two came with 24 hours of each other, according to CNN affiliate WESH.
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Alyssa Olsen, 27, said her family's cabin also burned.
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Now, the cabin where those memories were made has been reduced to ash.
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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.
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And the best story at the 2026 World Cup will add another chapter as Algeria continues to train in Lawrence.
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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.
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Contributor Will Porter swears by this Amazon find for its expansive underbed compartment and slim frame.
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For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
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Transfer cubes to a freezer bag for longer storage, up to 3 months.
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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