cell

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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 The matrix array used cells with chips that were 1,127 by 927 µm with an active area of 827 by 827 µm. IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025 As chaos unfolds, that’s when Laurel also escapes and releases Tyler from his cell. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025 Every cell in the human body requires energy to perform its specific tasks and roles. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025 Keeps You Hydrated Staying hydrated is important because your body's cells, tissues, and organs need water to function properly. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cell
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Noun
  • After Haner granted the mistrial, the mother walked out of the courtroom and into the attorney holding room where her son was sitting.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The two men initially met with other American officials in the room and then adjourned to a private, two-hour-long meeting with only their interpreters.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Republicans, who control both chambers, have already frozen more than a $1 billion in local spending, slashing the city’s budget.
    Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
  • After 30 days, both chambers of Congress have to enact into law a joint resolution to extend the operation.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • Murdoch was also asked on the call about the FCC under chairman Brendan Carr, who has launched investigations into the affiliate relationships between NBC, ABC, and their respective local station owners.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Here’s the important caveat, though: The loss of CPB money is a major blow to local PBS affiliates.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Alaska Airlines is updating its Boeing 787s with a new paint scheme and plans to introduce new business class cabins.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Along the rugged coast, fishing villages huddle between jagged cliffs—their red cabins glowing against brooding skies.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • With a wedding ahead and a new chapter within reach, the young woman is holding onto her vision for a future of freedom and peace.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • But cartoon lookalikes aside, the creature may help rewrite one of the earliest chapters in animal evolution.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After the flight attendant turned to help another passenger, the woman reopened the compartment and took out the poster's bag, placing it in the aisle, so that her own carry-on would fit.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The best carry-on suitcases hold all of your vacation essentials and easily fit in the overhead compartment.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and add the eggplant cubes.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
  • At various points, the show featured musical numbers, robots played by actresses with mustaches, and a character who lived inside a giant ice cube on the astral plane.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2025

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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