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 What’s more, his blood still contains T-cells that hunt down PRAME, suggesting that his body may now be able to eliminate further recurrences. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 As proteins are naturally broken down, small pieces are carried to the cell surface by surface display proteins, allowing immune cells to inspect them. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Its cells would then engulf the food particle and break it down into its constituent molecules. — ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 Sesame seeds also contain unique plant compounds called lignans, particularly sesamin and sesamolin, along with vitamin E and other antioxidant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 About 1,100 square feet of the building would be used for temporary holding cells and a detainee shower. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Cancerous cells have a specific smell, and dogs’ noses are 10,000 to 100,000 times better than humans, according to the American Kennel Club. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
  1. rooms
  2. chambers
  3. affiliates
  4. cabins
  5. chapters
  6. cubes
  7. compartments
  8. bays
Noun
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This compact design is especially useful for vessel retrofits, where engineers must install electric systems inside existing engine rooms without reducing space for cargo or passengers.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 and 2024, and Republicans have held majorities in both chambers of the Legislature since 2011.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Scharf's onboarding comes shortly before the midterm elections, and the possibility that Democrats win back one or both chambers of Congress.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • Aeroplan has more than 10 million members worldwide who can redeem points on Air Canada or through its partner network of airlines and its hotel and car rental affiliates.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • From launchpads to low Earth orbit and beyond, space companies and their affiliates are deploying a familiar marketing tactic – with a new twist.
    — Marissa E. Yingling, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliates
Noun
  • Flagship carriers including American, Lufthansa, Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines are all struggling to navigate the lengthy, multi-year approval process for bespoke cabins.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Third Wheel room features a twin bunk set up over a queen bed, while the freestanding cabins sleep up to six.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • The tour route will give participants a closer look at several projects representing different chapters of 18th & Vine’s development.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The group has grown to six chapters, and several teens have started environmental projects of their own.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • Six compression packing cubes for your suitcase are also included.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • While traveling with it on long weekend trips, commerce director Madison Flager appreciated the removable VersaPack organizer, shoe bags, and laundry bag, which eliminate the need for extra packing cubes.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Similarly, the expansive, expandable stern can transform from a beach club into a launch pad for toys and tenders, with movable furniture and integrated storage compartments.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of compartments
Noun
  • The Monochrome cruise missile is based on the S-71 Kovyor and is designed for carriage inside the weapons bays of the Su-57 fighter jet and S-70 Okhotnik drone.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • River otters are not to be confused with sea otters, which live in the ocean, bays and harbors and can grow to be up to five feet and 100 pounds.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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