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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
Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid, which gently sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother skin.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tsissios and his colleagues found, however, that tadpole cells appear to be worse at sensing oxygen than embryonic mice cells do—suggesting that tissue regeneration may be influenced by both levels of oxygen and the animals’ ability to sense it.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Proteins are the molecular machines that carry out most functions in living cells.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
New commissions are planned as, more prosaically, are updates to Wi-Fi, cell service, and the HVAC system.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tsissios and his colleagues found, however, that tadpole cells appear to be worse at sensing oxygen than embryonic mice cells do—suggesting that tissue regeneration may be influenced by both levels of oxygen and the animals’ ability to sense it.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Proteins are the molecular machines that carry out most functions in living cells.
—Stephen D. Turner, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
New commissions are planned as, more prosaically, are updates to Wi-Fi, cell service, and the HVAC system.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
Noun
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The only significant difference between the 40 rooms is size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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This was news even to other OpenAI executives in the room.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Peruvians will also choose a bicameral Congress for the first time in more than 30 years, following recent reforms of the legislature that will concentrate a great deal of power in the new upper chamber.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But almost all were drawn from the chambers of a small number of highly conservative lower-court judges.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Former Georgia Southern University quarterback Shai Werts was suspended from the team after he was pulled over for speeding in South Carolina and charged with cocaine possession, CNN affiliate WXIA reported.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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In Pima County, Arizona, the local Crime Stoppers affiliate is known as 88-CRIME, and the number is 520-882-7463.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The exterior Forged from anodized aluminum, this is Carl Friedrik's most hard-wearing cabin case yet, with new steel rivets adding extra protection against knocks and bumps to complement the robust aluminum frame.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Khamsi spends a chapter talking about the work of a doctor named Robert Gatenby, who has applied evolutionary models to cancer treatment.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Inside, one side of the suitcase features a zipped compartment—useful for keeping toiletries and smaller items contained safely—while the other has a robust compression system with a notably sturdy strap and weighty steel buckle.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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This clutch is no exception, with a spacious main compartment and two interior card slots for extra organization.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some people will swear by watering orchids with a single ice cube each week, but the expert says, absolutely not.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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