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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
Otherwise, wash your hair regularly with a gentle shampoo to remove dead skin cells and excess oil.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The expectation is that the segment has strong tailwinds for growth due to the open-cell technology’s superior benefits in comfort, performance and sustainability.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead of waiting until the entire design is complete, engineers try to identify and address DRC errors much sooner at block and cell levels.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The effect remained strong even when cells were stimulated with TGFβ, a major fibrosis-triggering molecule.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The expectation is that the segment has strong tailwinds for growth due to the open-cell technology’s superior benefits in comfort, performance and sustainability.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead of waiting until the entire design is complete, engineers try to identify and address DRC errors much sooner at block and cell levels.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The effect remained strong even when cells were stimulated with TGFβ, a major fibrosis-triggering molecule.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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The energy Mamdani inspired could be felt in the Paramount as people of all races and genders across the age spectrum danced in the room to upbeat rap and pop music.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The filibuster has long been viewed as a way to encourage bipartisanship in Congress and guard against political dominance by slim majorities in the upper chamber.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The department is responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed through every stage of spacecraft development and testing, and when scientists and engineers interface with potential hazards like high-pressure procedures, vacuum chambers, radioactive materials and heavyweight hardware.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Several people were being treated at the scene after being knocked to the ground and trampled as those in the crowd ran for cover, CNN affiliate KYW reported, citing officials.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The family lost two dogs in the fire, according to FOX affiliate WFXT and CBS affiliate WBZ-TV.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use it as a guest house, home office, cozy cabin, and more.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The moment played out on Season 3 of The Traitors, when Sandoval and the other contestants braved a creepy cabin full of singing dolls and had to memorize and perform backwards nursery rhymes.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Yarra Junction boomerang, unusual in its size and shape, was deeply integrated into the original societies of Australia, but this one, specifically, came after colonization, thereby bringing up another formative chapter in the country’s history.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Before takeoff, Graham joined staff and flight crew on the tarmac, bowing in prayer beside the towering white jet that marks a new chapter in the relief group’s aviation fleet.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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This version is designed with multiple compartments underneath to keep remotes, books, and more items organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to pack them in a secure zippered toiletry bag with dedicated compartments, too.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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In this extra special dessert, challah bread cubes are baked in a bourbon-sweet potato custard and topped with pecans.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Any pants vying for space in my suitcase have a long list of criteria to meet before they get rolled up and squished into a packing cube.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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