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cell

noun

ˈsel

Definition of cell

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 chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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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 Nobody can promise that banked cells will lead to a usable treatment down the line, and the regenerative applications researchers are working toward remain years from clinical use. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 These particles cause oxidative stress, damaging your cells and triggering inflammation. — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 During the interview, Burgum also said the green algae that was permeating the pool has now been fixed, thanks to nanobubbler technology that pumps tiny ozone bubbles into the water to damage algae’s cells. — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026 Other theories suggest that certain cells within the abdomen may transform into endometrial-like tissue, while some evidence points to stem cells or developmental changes that occur before birth. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell

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Noun

While working on the Venezuela rescue mission, Short and the other team members were recently firing up a smoker for burgers and roasted potatoes in the kitchen a floor below their conference room.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The ruins of Dungeness, a 59-room, 37,000-square-foot estate house dating to the mid-1880s, once owned by Thomas Carnegie, brother and business partner of Pittsburgh steel magnate Andrew Carnegie.

— Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of room

Noun

There's no realistic way that a constitutional amendment that controversial — which requires two-thirds approval from both chambers and three-fourths of the states to ratify — could pass in this Congress.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Crawford is hoping to work his way up to an affiliate, but finishing this season healthy would be a massive victory in and of itself.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of affiliate

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Beneath the cabin’s modest character is a geothermal system, which uses the steady temperature of the ground to help heat and cool the home.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of cabin

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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Either way, Reyes didn't spend long with San Diego's organization, and the release closes another chapter in a long and persistent career.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of chapter

Noun

Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026
Use the front and back slip pockets to stay organized, along with the roomy zip compartment.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

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