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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
Subsequent divisions lead to multiple layers of cells, which begin to differentiate into those that will eventually form the fetus and those that will form other structures, like the placenta and umbilical cord.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Socks and Leg Warmers Winter socks and leg warmers tend to trap sweat, dead skin cells, and moisture.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Stem cells are are capable of self-renewal and work as a repair system, replacing damaged cells and maintaining tissues, allowing them to be used in regenerative medicine.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Melasma is triggered by hormonal shifts after birth, especially changes in estrogen, which can keep pigment-producing cells overactive even after delivery.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Socks and Leg Warmers Winter socks and leg warmers tend to trap sweat, dead skin cells, and moisture.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Stem cells are are capable of self-renewal and work as a repair system, replacing damaged cells and maintaining tissues, allowing them to be used in regenerative medicine.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Melasma is triggered by hormonal shifts after birth, especially changes in estrogen, which can keep pigment-producing cells overactive even after delivery.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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For all its homage to maritime heritage, the rooms themselves do not skimp on contemporary comforts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Only recently had many countries stopped treating solo female travelers as a problem to be managed, no longer refusing them hotel rooms when traveling without a man, or denying them credit cards to pay for it.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Using microfluidics, a chamber containing sperm can be connected to a chamber containing an egg to allow fertilization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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For those attending, Democratic leaders are warning members to abstain from protests inside the chamber.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Arkansas Education Association is the state affiliate of the National Education Association, a nationwide labor union representing educators.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even better, each cabin is assigned a butler who can do just about anything.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski frequently berate staff, dismiss the expertise of career law-enforcement officials, and fly around the country on a luxury jet with a private rear cabin that is supposed to be used for deportations, according to the Journal.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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The right ingredients One day in early 2011, Berry chanced upon what would become his next chapter.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The transition is easy to read due to the author’s use of the character name and year on each chapter cover page.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Just add ½ cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment during the rinse cycle.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The three-compartment ware washing sink was missing a stopper to allow proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing of utensils.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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After parking, the cube grows to more than three times its packed size, dropping its wings into sheltered bedrooms and sliding out an open-air dining area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Compressible 6-Piece Packing Cubes Set Overpackers will appreciate the extra suitcase space these compressible packing cubes provide.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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