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cells

noun

plural of cell
1
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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2
as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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3
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 One example is China, which produces around 80% of the global supply of battery cells. — Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 At Fuerte Guaicaipuro, a military facility, investigators documented detainees being confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level and subjected to cold, food deprivation and other degrading treatment. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 In a study published Wednesday in Nature, the Stanford team reported finding types of human cells inside the brains of 3-month-old chimeric mouse pups that are very hard to obtain in a dish. — Megan Molteni, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026 Some of this year’s winners and honorable mentions included tiny jellyfish larvae swimming inside water droplets, a colorful sea slug wiggling along and many different forms of cells exploring their microscopic worlds. — Adrianne Morales, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026 The facility is now complete and commercial production began in April, the joint venture HLBMA told CNN, with its first shipment of battery cells delivered in May. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 These Yamanaka factors effectively induce cells to return to an earlier embryonic stage by genetically reprogramming them. — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 For Clarins’ Hair Therapy line, a team explored fibroblasts — connective tissue cells — in people’s scalps, called dermal papilla, which impact hair’s shine, quality and density. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 The big story This photograph taken on November 5, 2025 shows employees inspecting photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels at an Adani Group factory in Gujarat’s port city of Mundra. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
  1. rooms
  2. chambers
  3. affiliates
  4. cabins
  5. chapters
  6. cubes
  7. compartments
  8. bays
Noun
  • The hotel lists accessible facilities and has lifts, but its collection of interconnected historic buildings creates changes in level, and some rooms contain internal stairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There are just two other separate rooms in the A-frame Bunkhouse.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • Nathan Howard/Reuters Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first time since July 23 that both chambers will be in Washington.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • More recently, cosmic rays have helped geologists see hidden chambers of active volcanoes, and archaeologists use them to reveal hidden tombs in ancient Egyptian pyramids.
    — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • The company and its affiliates employ about 3,200 workers in Arkansas.
    — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Tequila House and its affiliates have not yet responded to the filing, court records show.
    — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of affiliates
Noun
  • The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers who make new bookings through November 9 can take an extra 5% off cabins or 10% off suites on select 2026 to 2028 all-inclusive sailings.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • Some chapters in From Inside Out are strictly based on the audience sharing the experience of some of my protagonists in being in the buildings of Peter Zumthor.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Further chapters of the collaboration will be revealed in the coming months, Birkenstock said.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $22 six-pack and these cloth storage bins that sold 9,000 times last month.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
  • It’s reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Baker uses the two closed, flip-up compartments for slim shoes like loafers and the open lower shelf to house a variety of larger pairs.
    — Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of compartments
Noun
  • Long Beach’s city health officer on Sunday issued an advisory warning people not to swim at any of the city's beaches or bays for at least three days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the historic route connected waterfront communities that were once separated by rivers, bays, and marshes, creating a new way for travelers to experience the region’s seafood, architecture, and maritime traditions.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bays

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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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