cell

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as in room
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a jail cell

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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city

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Recent Examples of cell Cancer-Fighting Effects In lab and animal studies, turmeric extract was more effective at slowing the growth of certain cancer cells—such as breast and colon cancer—than its active compound, curcumin. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025 Pineapple extract is in the mix to gently boost cell turnover. Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 The event also served as a roadmap for the community’s efforts going forward, as the Save the La Jolla Bike Path Coalition aims to get an ordinance passed to require 500-foot setbacks between cell towers and community spaces. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 In addition, these same poisons can damage a cell’s DNA which can allow that cell to grow out of control and cause cancer. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cell
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Noun
  • The Bills and White agreed to terms Thursday on a one-year deal to bolster the depth of the cornerback room, a league source said.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In one example, an isolation room at a hospital was found to have been pressurized wrongly, with air flowing out of the room with the measles patient, Neu said.
    Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The first Muslim to serve in the chamber, Essayli became known for his willingness to go toe-to-toe with Democrats on culture war issues, but less so for his legislative successes.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In recent years, he's become the leading progressive voice in the Senate, wielding significant influence in the chamber.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The University must immediately establish procedures by which any Harvard affiliate can report noncompliance with the reforms detailed in this letter to both university leadership and the federal government.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Morales was later arrested on weapons charges, but those charges were not related to Holloway's death or Vanessa's disappearance, CBS affiliate WFSB-TV previously reported.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But the Transformers star eventually built a rustic cabin.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • All cabins offer room service and the restaurant car serves lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Entire chapters of the gospels are devoted to Jesus’s sermons, parables, and private conversations with His disciples.
    Dominic Pino, National Review, 20 Apr. 2025
  • So while the big book on Trumpism is now being written day-by-day, the good news is that the final chapter of a New Patriotism hasn’t yet been drafted.
    Mark Green, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Waterproof storage bags tend to be thicker and come with waterproof compartments.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Inner compression netting and compartments keep everything in place and well-organized, making for a well-rounded bag that will serve you – or mom – very well.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Big ice cubes are not ideal for serving drinks, but people want a big ice cube in their old-fashioned.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Some people will swear by watering orchids with a single ice cube each week, but the expert says, absolutely not.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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