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cells

noun

plural of cell

as in rooms

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 chambers

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

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as in affiliates

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 cells Normal mice were drawn to the scents—but not mice whose granule cells had been silenced by optical fibers that the researchers implanted in the animals’ brains to switch these cells on and off. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 29 July 2026 Budson explained that reading facial expressions, body language and tone of voice strengthens connections between brain cells and helps build new ones. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 To keep the cells from cooking themselves, Hongqi built an adaptive liquid-cooling thermal system. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 By supporting the skin’s renewal process, older, surface-level skin cells are cleared away, revealing newer, more rejuvenated skin underneath. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 With the damage neutralized, the cells kept producing testosterone normally. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Insulin is the hormone that helps move sugar (glucose) from your bloodstream into your cells for energy. — Caitlin Beale, Health, 28 July 2026

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Yavuzer’s Juno Design and Manufacture, based in Güngören, Istanbul, has been building hammams, steam rooms and therapy rooms for hotels internationally since the mid-nineties, including projects like the Merit Starlit in Montenegro.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The rooms are fairly simple, so there isn't a whole lot to figure out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

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Sending it to voters required three-fifths approval of both legislative chambers, which met in a special session to consider the change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The bill passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers and was sent to Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat.

— Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of chambers

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Missouri Workers Center and affiliates The Missouri Workers Center — and its affiliated groups Missouri Workers Power and Stand Up KC — are the main opponents to the city’s plan to help fund the stadium project.

— Dylan Lysen July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Earlier this month, the 48-year-old responded to Yayo’s comments during his appearance on The Breakfast Club, highlighting Yayo and other G-Unit affiliates’ seeming reliance on 50 Cent for their livelihood.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026

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One of the most popular premium economy cabins in the sky, Emirates debuted its version of the offering in 2021.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of cabins

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Meanwhile, futurists and the Bureau of Labor Statistics project that Gen Z and Gen Alpha will average 18 to 25 jobs and six to nine distinct career chapters, more than double the volatility of prior generations.

— Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Larkin hadn’t sought its national endorsement, focusing on support in South Florida chapters instead.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of chapters

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Now on sale for just $17, this set includes four mesh cubes of varying sizes, as well as a toiletry kit, laundry bag, cosmetics kit, and shoe bag.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Place Cornbread cubes in a large bowl with black beans, tomatoes, scallions, and remaining 1 cup cheese, 1 1/2 cups corn, and 1/2 cup bacon.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of cubes

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Bowls come bento-style, with little compartments for carbs, meat and vegetables.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Dedicated internal storage compartments inside the hull safely hold spent nuclear fuel elements and operational waste throughout the plant’s working life.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of compartments

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Completing the estate is an attached three-car garage, with one of the bays equipped with a custom security station.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
Officials have also reviewed currents, tides, wind conditions and possible drift patterns, and checked local beaches, bays, inlets and other coastal areas.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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