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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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Recent Examples of cells
Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.
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Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage that can accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, per Novotny.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
And in the case of Henrietta Lacks, who was African American, her cells were taken without consent and used in ground-breaking research without her family’s knowledge.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The process rapidly reduces the number of infected red blood cells in the patient’s system, replacing them with donor cells, corresponding author David Leaf told STAT.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Its cells held infamous criminals such as Al Capone, and several unsuccessful escape attempts captured public imagination.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
In muscle cells myosin molecules assemble into thick filaments through interactions among their tail regions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition, for almost two years, his wife, Deltah, drove Henard to Childress every Tuesday for infusions of Keytruda, an immune checkpoint inhibitor used to prevent recurrence of disease by attacking stray cancer cells that may still be circulating in the body.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Your immune system forms memory cells to remember what to do with each thing and plasma cells to quickly secrete antibodies specifically against things that were recognized as bad.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage that can accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, per Novotny.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
And in the case of Henrietta Lacks, who was African American, her cells were taken without consent and used in ground-breaking research without her family’s knowledge.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
The process rapidly reduces the number of infected red blood cells in the patient’s system, replacing them with donor cells, corresponding author David Leaf told STAT.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Its cells held infamous criminals such as Al Capone, and several unsuccessful escape attempts captured public imagination.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
In muscle cells myosin molecules assemble into thick filaments through interactions among their tail regions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
In addition, for almost two years, his wife, Deltah, drove Henard to Childress every Tuesday for infusions of Keytruda, an immune checkpoint inhibitor used to prevent recurrence of disease by attacking stray cancer cells that may still be circulating in the body.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Your immune system forms memory cells to remember what to do with each thing and plasma cells to quickly secrete antibodies specifically against things that were recognized as bad.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
Noun
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Jessen said a minor renovation at the Portage club includes two new rooms in the existing space.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Michel Ducaroy’s iconic Togo chair has been spotted in the living rooms of celebrities and your most stylish friends.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Nation’s members and affiliates through the years have included some of the most influential artists in rap history.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
9 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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The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris and premium economy cabins that come with many of the same perks — but plenty of restrictions too.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Also involved are local chapters of progressive groups, energy interests, construction firms and data center developers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Viz Media, which has held the English-language North American manga license since 2021, began releasing simultaneous English chapters alongside the Japanese publication in May 2023.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 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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What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a dedicated laptop sleeve and two smaller compartments for valuables such as jewelry and spare books.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Both these styles of bags offer small and medium compartments for a variety of electronic accessories.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Development sends runoff into bays, further clouding the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The state has a target of 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by that year — enough to power about 25 million homes — and nearly all of it would come from five lease areas in federal waters near Humboldt and Morro bays.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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