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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
Prosecutors also have cell phone data and pings from cell towers that point to Heuermann, the eyewitness descriptions of him and his truck, the Chevrolet Avalanche, according to an official with knowledge of their strategy.
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Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But for now, the world is likely safe from mirror cells.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
After three days of boisterous worship, noise complaints prompt municipality officials to have Ann dragged out and tossed into a prison cell, where Fastvold and Corbet’s script takes perhaps its most extravagant license.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025
These GAPs allow small fragments of bacteria to pass through to immune cells in order for the system to keep an eye on microbes in the gut.
—New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But for now, the world is likely safe from mirror cells.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
After three days of boisterous worship, noise complaints prompt municipality officials to have Ann dragged out and tossed into a prison cell, where Fastvold and Corbet’s script takes perhaps its most extravagant license.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025
These GAPs allow small fragments of bacteria to pass through to immune cells in order for the system to keep an eye on microbes in the gut.
—New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
Noun
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company also has a tasting room on Church Street in downtown Nashville.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Texas requires two-thirds of the body to be in attendance for a quorum, Missouri’s legislature only requires a simple majority — and the GOP holds roughly a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Missouri legislature.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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At least 60 votes would be needed to advance the legislation in that chamber and some senators have expressed concerns about the concept.—
Leah Askarinam,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Foster is an outfielder for the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Angels’ High-A affiliate in Pascoe, Washington.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Police told Newport News ABC affiliate WVEC that four people were taken to the hospital with dog bites stemming from the attack.—
Jessie DiMartino,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Etihad flight details and NC investment The new route will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers around 300 seats in business and economy cabins.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Layer the jumpsuit with the Anrabess Long Cardigan, which is perfect for chilly cabins but won’t weigh down your carry-on.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Watch Thelma on Hulu Kinds of Kindness Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this 2024 dark dramedy anthology is told across three loosely interwoven chapters, each exploring characters who take extraordinary measures to demonstrate their love to someone else.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No paper towels at the three-compartment sink handwash sink.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The tote features an interior zippered compartment, slip pocket, zip pocket, and an exterior zip pocket for ample storage.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The key was to take this Rubik’s cube, this puzzle of in the moment combined with Noam’s storytelling.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Transfer the frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer until ready to use.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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