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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
Controlling this behavior has been one of the foremost obstacles to realizing high-performance thermal cells.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As a result, liver immune cells produce more PAF-R receptors, which intensifies inflammation and worsens liver damage.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Without proper circulation, your cells wouldn’t get enough oxygen and nutrients, leading to things like health issues and/or organ dysfunction, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Or have all of his brain cells corroded away after years of huffing his own scent?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 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
While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
This gave all the cells access to nutrients and oxygen, so the muscles turned out robust and healthy.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The dye glows under infrared light and accumulates in cancer cells, helping the surgeons to identify the tumor.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
As a result, liver immune cells produce more PAF-R receptors, which intensifies inflammation and worsens liver damage.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Without proper circulation, your cells wouldn’t get enough oxygen and nutrients, leading to things like health issues and/or organ dysfunction, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
Or have all of his brain cells corroded away after years of huffing his own scent?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 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
While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
This gave all the cells access to nutrients and oxygen, so the muscles turned out robust and healthy.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The dye glows under infrared light and accumulates in cancer cells, helping the surgeons to identify the tumor.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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Across rooms and conversations, three themes stood out clearly.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Corey’s enormous productions and Ritchie’s conversational flows feel hypnotic in dark rooms over large sound systems, but on an intimate listen, moments like these meander.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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The desk Obama used alongside his chambers chairs met a gruesome end when it, along with other desks in the Senate, was destroyed after remodeling in late 2006.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ventricular arrhythmias are an abnormal heartbeat that occurs in the lower heart chambers.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 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,
30 Jan. 2026
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Five of them involve Hanwha affiliates.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite its relatively small size, the ship – which began sailing in 2022 – felt spacious with wide hallways and luxurious touches, such as complimentary espresso machines and heated bathroom floors in the cabins.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the end, the Kir Royale felt right for us, with its 200-square-foot cabins that turned out to be as comfortable as many on luxury oceangoing cruise ships.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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As a result, local madd leaders often supported sets of policy recommendations that diverged—or even conflicted—with the agendas of other chapters.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the most decisive chapters in that history was its relationship with French empress Eugénie de Montijo, who, according to the firm, visited the jeweler's shop every week.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cut bison sirloin into 1 1/2 inch cubes and place in a glass bowl.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Birdies’s golf bays will transform into the best private party space in town, with 200-inch TV displays.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s equipped with infrared tracking sensors, secure communication systems, and flexible payload bays that can be configured for weapons, electronic warfare tools, surveillance gear, or decoy equipment, depending on the mission.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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