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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
Sarcoidosis causes pockets of immune cells to accumulate throughout the body, especially the lungs.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
These transcription hubs are extremely fluid and differ from one cell to another.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026
Mice, chickens, zebrafish and humans all rely on similar genetic programs to guide cranial neural crest cell development.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That protein keeps the seals between your gut cells closed by silencing the genes that would otherwise loosen them.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
These transcription hubs are extremely fluid and differ from one cell to another.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 18 June 2026
Mice, chickens, zebrafish and humans all rely on similar genetic programs to guide cranial neural crest cell development.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
That protein keeps the seals between your gut cells closed by silencing the genes that would otherwise loosen them.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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Rhaenyra will not only have to contend with the death of yet another child, but also that same child’s decision to betray her and lock her away in a room.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Accessible spaces include the main garden, the rooftop bar, the living room, and the dining room.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Business interests, including the chamber, Meta, Chevron and PG&E, collectively contributed more than $52 million toward electing Becerra and opposing Tom Steyer, his top Democratic rival in the final weeks of the primary.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Sessions in both chambers of Congress were temporarily halted by raucous legislators celebrating the German victory, according to the journalist David Margolick’s book on the Louis-Schmeling rivalry.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Marte, who spent two seasons with the Phillies as an inconsistent but frequently used bullpen arm during their recent playoff runs, will join the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
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The findings further said that procedures for the evacuations of cabins due to flooding were not reviewed with camp staff and counselors and that the campers were not instructed on how a flood evacuation would happen — making quick-thinking emergency decisions all the more difficult.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Now, after beginning a new chapter with the Red Sox, Suarez has found himself back in the spotlight for both his performance and his potential return to his former home for a special event later this summer.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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His decision to join Inter Miami in 2023 has already been good for all parties, raising the profile of soccer in the United States, delivering titles for his club and writing a new chapter in his storied career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Plus, accessing the storage compartment doesn’t require you to move every piece of decor in the process.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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Through witness statements, surveillance, and cellphone video, investigators determined that Canon forcefully grabbed the 17-year-old against her will and threw her in his SUV's rear cargo compartment.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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Cut in smaller cubes, which will melt faster and more evenly.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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