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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
The findings could help pave the way for future biological pacemakers based on transplanted cells or organoids, potentially offering an alternative to traditional electronic devices.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
When Aspen’s younger brother Emory donated his cells for her bone marrow transplant, Hadley spent time with him — and other visiting siblings.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
When those cells rupture, oxygen swoops in, leading to browning and softening.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Antioxidants like green tea and ferulic acid neutralize oxidative stress (which can lead to sensitivity), while ectoin acts more like a bodyguard for your skin cells, protecting them from environmental stress.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Vaccines work to prevent the infection in the first place, and antibody treatments boost the immune response to an infection by neutralizing and blocking viruses from entering cells.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
As the gut tissue works to repair itself, the cells can start replicating at a high speed, which in some cases could increase the possibility of mutations, polyps and cancer.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
T cells normally recognize other cells that have been infected by a virus or bacterium, or are otherwise abnormal, and either destroy them or recruit other parts of the immune system to do so.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Reverse charging allows the user to juice up other mobile gadgetry while out and about, and 33-W fast-charging is supported when the phone's cells need a boost.
—Paul Ridden
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
When Aspen’s younger brother Emory donated his cells for her bone marrow transplant, Hadley spent time with him — and other visiting siblings.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026
When those cells rupture, oxygen swoops in, leading to browning and softening.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Antioxidants like green tea and ferulic acid neutralize oxidative stress (which can lead to sensitivity), while ectoin acts more like a bodyguard for your skin cells, protecting them from environmental stress.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Vaccines work to prevent the infection in the first place, and antibody treatments boost the immune response to an infection by neutralizing and blocking viruses from entering cells.
—Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
As the gut tissue works to repair itself, the cells can start replicating at a high speed, which in some cases could increase the possibility of mutations, polyps and cancer.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
T cells normally recognize other cells that have been infected by a virus or bacterium, or are otherwise abnormal, and either destroy them or recruit other parts of the immune system to do so.
—Amber Dance, ArsTechnica, 17 May 2026
Reverse charging allows the user to juice up other mobile gadgetry while out and about, and 33-W fast-charging is supported when the phone's cells need a boost.
—Paul Ridden
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
Noun
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The Mark Hotel, on Seventy-seventh Street and Madison, was a center of the hubbub, with a hundred and fifty-three rooms and suites booked out to various glam squads.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Guided by signals from the nervous system, these impulses tell the heart’s upper and lower chambers when to contract, allowing blood to circulate properly throughout the body.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
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Republican lawmakers, who control both chambers of the General Assembly, have for years sought to curtail the initiative petition process.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 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.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Yesterday, Chicago’s all-news station, along with 16 other CBS News Radio affiliates across the Audacy chain, quietly flipped the switch to ABC News, according to a source familiar with the situation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The spa The spa and treatment cabins, designed with traditional Mayan architecture in mind, are still undergoing construction but are expected to finish before November.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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In the Midwest, the solemn reason for the day shares space with graduations and trips north to open up cabins, not to mention forays into gardening and house cleaning.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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In industries facing volatile hiring markets or shifting customer expectations, leaders may come to realize that the most formative chapters of their careers are built in instability.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Four chapters in Levine’s novel chronicle Ella’s stay at a boarding-style finishing school for girls where she is mercilessly bullied but also finds a best friend.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Add honey or ice cubes for extra sweetness and texture.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This tote has smart compartments for your laptop, boarding pass, phone, and travel essentials, so nothing gets buried at the bottom.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Convenient compartments ensure there's no guesswork when building a meat-and-cheese board.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Admire the postcard-perfect town from one of the many hiking trails, sunbathe on the small rocky beaches, and hire a barca (boat) for a day of exploring the nearby cobalt bays.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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The new building features a restaurant, banquet facilities, and a downstairs area called The Stables that includes six golf simulator bays that extend the golf day and the golf season.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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