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 In humans, the same compounds appear to reduce inflammation, support metabolic function and boost energy production inside cells. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Over time, this damages cells and leads to serious health problems. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 What circadian rhythms actually are Circadian rhythms exist in most living organisms and are regulated by light, behavior and a biological clock built from genes in cells throughout the body. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 Fluid from the surrounding cells moves into the blood to help dilute the higher concentration of sugar. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Tandem cells protect the perovskite layer The study also showed that the improved organic solar cells protect the perovskite layer in n-i-p inorganic perovskite-organic tandem solar cells. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Lemon Water Water is the main component of skin cells, and staying hydrated can improve the health and appearance of the skin. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026 As beta-amyloid levels rise in the brain, tangles of proteins called tau begin gathering inside brain cells, causing neurons to collapse and die. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 The liver breaks cholesterol down through LDL receptors on the surface of liver cells, which means more LDL receptors means more cholesterol cleared from the blood. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
  1. rooms
  2. chambers
  3. affiliates
  4. cabins
  5. chapters
  6. cubes
  7. compartments
  8. bays
Noun
  • Triple entry doors open into rooms that feel generous and far from overbearing.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • There are 22 rooms here, a variety of suites and doubles, with views of the gardens or countryside in the distance.
    — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • Democrats and Republicans across both chambers in Congress are ready to advance passage of crypto market structure legislation, known as Clarity.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Democrats hope to retain the office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to gain full control of state government for the first time since 2010.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • With the loss of local NBC affiliates, Telemundo, nine regional sports channels, and 32 national channels, Fubo made the sensible but rare decision to lower subscription prices in December.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Conversely, nonbank affiliates become riskier, with depleted capital and increased risky lending.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of affiliates
Noun
  • On-site lodging includes 10 cabins and 60 campsites, offering a serene nature retreat.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • There are 93 parks and historic sites in the state, about 3,500 campsites, 194 cabins and over 1,000 miles of trails.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • Exploration Tower can become the place where those chapters come together into one compelling narrative.
    — Jack Kennedy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • The deals defined one of the ugliest chapters of Russia’s transition to capitalism in the 1990s.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The first version stumbled spectacularly—employees persuaded it to stock novelty tungsten cubes and sell them at a loss—but later iterations became considerably more competent.
    — Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • Four separate compartments—including brush holders—keep products safely stowed, and the zipper closure prevents makeup from getting tossed around during transport.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
  • The tray, which is offered in several colors, is made with food-grade plastic and features eight separate compartments that are removable and can be easily rearranged.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
Definition of compartments
Noun
  • The Hotel Due Mari, a 17th-century aristocratic villa formerly owned by the marquesses of Bolasco, sits between Sestri’s two bays.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Flexible payload options Instead of dedicating Thunder to a single role, Anduril built the aircraft around interchangeable payload bays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of bays

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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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