Thesaurus results for CELL

cell

noun

ˈsel

Definition of cell

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 chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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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 Haruharu Wonder’s Rose PDRN, for example, is created from callus cells of the Damask rose through biotechnology and purification. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 When Epstein died in his jail cell in 2019, the federal case against him seemed to die with him. — Abby Ellin, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 Under a microscope, their hairlike cilia sweep the area outside the cell like wispy brooms, pulling bacteria into their mouths and pushing them around. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 27 July 2026 Notably, the comprehensive battery cell portfolio has been designed to meet the high power demands, thermal challenges, and load volatility of AI Data Centers (AIDCs). — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell

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Noun

Several of the rooms boast their own terraces, while some luxuriate in the addition of a private pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The room quieted as the program paused to acknowledge people whose lives and work had affected the community.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of room

Noun

Democrats have the votes to block the measure in the upper chamber unless the GOP kills the filibuster.

— Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
His office initially didn’t share any details of the Republican Senator’s condition, and his ensuing weeks-long absence from the upper chamber with little to no information from his office sparked speculation over McConnell’s health.

— Chantelle Lee, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

Amanda Karolkiewicz was a substitute teacher, children’s book author and advocate for special needs children, NBC affiliate WDIV of Detroit reported.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 July 2026
StubHub also pays hefty fees to Andro to help sell and service inventory and refers other resellers to an affiliate of the fund that offers financing for bulk ticket sales.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of affiliate

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The first officer stood at the front of the 737’s cabin and played the serene, sweet notes of a sonata.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

Definition of cabin

Noun

Accommodation for 12 guests is complemented by a cinema, gym and an extensive watersports inventory, making Slipstream an excellent choice for guests who want the eclipse to become one unforgettable chapter in a chic Mediterranean charter.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Demonstrators chanted and sang alongside Singing Resistance Chicago, a local chapter of a national movement that uses public singing to protest immigration policies.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of chapter

Noun

If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
In the event of a short, drivers may notice smoke in the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard followed by flames coming from the passenger's side of the engine compartment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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