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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
And the cells seem to love that.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 May 2026
Most of your immune cells are located in your gut, meaning gut-friendly foods like yogurt can directly support immune health by helping the gut microbiome thrive, says Ehsani.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman have both bankrolled new efforts to wind back the internal clocks of our bodies’ cells using epigenetic techniques that have already extended the lives of mice.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Goenka said one signature of early cancer that the AI model was able to detect is abnormal cells in the pancreas that shelter and protect cancer from the body’s immune defenses.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
The drug blocks a signal that causes cancer cells to grow non-stop.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
According to the filing, that process allows male inmates to transfer into women’s facilities and in some cases share cells, bathrooms and showers with female prisoners.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Researcher Imke Kirste found that two hours of daily silence can stimulate the growth of new cells in the hippocampus, or the brain region linked to memory and learning.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Starch’s structure is perfect for fueling your cells.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 May 2026
Most of your immune cells are located in your gut, meaning gut-friendly foods like yogurt can directly support immune health by helping the gut microbiome thrive, says Ehsani.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman have both bankrolled new efforts to wind back the internal clocks of our bodies’ cells using epigenetic techniques that have already extended the lives of mice.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Goenka said one signature of early cancer that the AI model was able to detect is abnormal cells in the pancreas that shelter and protect cancer from the body’s immune defenses.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 May 2026
The drug blocks a signal that causes cancer cells to grow non-stop.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
According to the filing, that process allows male inmates to transfer into women’s facilities and in some cases share cells, bathrooms and showers with female prisoners.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Researcher Imke Kirste found that two hours of daily silence can stimulate the growth of new cells in the hippocampus, or the brain region linked to memory and learning.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Starch’s structure is perfect for fueling your cells.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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These old stairwells wind their way around changing floor-plate sizes, setbacks, and mechanical rooms.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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Another option is the 7 garden suite cabana rooms in the outdoor property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills, including legislation dealing with credit card swipe fees, state labor laws and other issues.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 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,
8 May 2026
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Wednesday’s debate, hosted by Los Angeles NBC and Telemundo affiliates, initially seemed like a far calmer antidote to a combative CNN forum Tuesday night.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The book is divided into six chapters and makes a perfect keepsake to pass down to future generations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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With nearly 90 chapters, it's been described by watchdogs as one of the country's fastest growing white supremacist networks, that are antisemitic, anti-immigrant, and anti-democracy.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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At the counter, Sakeena was slicing slabs of goat meat into small cubes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Shop everyday purses, travel bags, packing cubes, and more, all for less than $100 each at Amazon.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Organized into two compartments, the nylon fanny pack is durable, easy to clean, and can easily store your phone, over-ear headphones, wallet, passport, hand sanitizer, and more.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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By last year, this had risen to 80,000, with a further 36,000 seeing it for themselves from ships docked in Antarctica’s spectacular bays.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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By contrast, countries in Asia often prioritize extensive seaweed farms, sometimes covering entire bays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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