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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
They’re kept incubated at a lower temperature than human cells — 18 degrees Celsius versus 37 degrees Celsius.
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Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The findings challenge previous assumptions about how the brain integrates new cells and repairs itself.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
These substances help protect your cells from damage and limit inflammation in the body.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is just under four months, while skin cells last about a month and those in the intestinal lining exist for just a few days.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
After federal agents put her in handcuffs, Batra spent the next 24 hours moving between holding cells without food or water, the Texas Observer reported.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The attorney also described freezing cells and piles of trash.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Why Your Mattress Needs a Deep Clean Dust mites, sweat buildup and dead skin cells accumulate inside your mattress over weeks and months.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The findings challenge previous assumptions about how the brain integrates new cells and repairs itself.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
These substances help protect your cells from damage and limit inflammation in the body.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
The average lifespan of a red blood cell is just under four months, while skin cells last about a month and those in the intestinal lining exist for just a few days.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
After federal agents put her in handcuffs, Batra spent the next 24 hours moving between holding cells without food or water, the Texas Observer reported.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The attorney also described freezing cells and piles of trash.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Why Your Mattress Needs a Deep Clean Dust mites, sweat buildup and dead skin cells accumulate inside your mattress over weeks and months.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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Families There are family-friendly suites with twin beds as well as connecting rooms, complemented by special children’s amenities including toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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He was arrested outside the chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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But almost all were drawn from the chambers of a small number of highly conservative lower-court judges.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 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,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gazan journalists and media personnel continue to be posthumously identified as members of terrorist groups, highlighting the difficulty of distinguishing terror affiliates from civilians.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Airplane cabins are dry, which can lead to dry skin and eyes, headaches, and even dehydration.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lawlor’s book contains chapters devoted to politics, but her inclination to reach for examples of the reasonable and unreasonable that any reader will intuitively share serves her less well here.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The chapters include wheelbarrow nachos, served in a wheelbarrow, double cheeseburger, butter chicken, Korean BBQ, gnocchi ( in honor of his Italian grandmother), Mardi Gras, seafood, pierogi, mac and cheese, pizza nachos.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Freeze ripe mango slices or cubes for up to six months.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper make a winning marinade that's wonderful on chicken, as well as on bread cubes and tomatoes.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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The bag has tons of compartments to keep your skincare, hair products, and makeup organized, plus special sections that keep bottles upright to prevent spills.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its internal weapons bays can carry up to four Blackbeard missiles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The fire had reached nearby bays and swamps, which contributed to the challenging firefighting conditions.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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