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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
Essentially, this transition marks the point where our cells are set up with the precursors required for organ formation, one of the most critical events in human development.
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New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Hotel rooms are converted from former prison cells.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Normal mice scratched and inflammatory immune cells rushed to the site, increasing swelling.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Lowering inflammation may help protect liver cells and support liver function over time.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
26 June 2026
Beneficial fat is unsaturated, meaning its chemical structure creates a bendy shape that’s easier for the body’s cells and blood to use, compared to other fats.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
These add a second receptor type to immune cells, helping immune cells engineered to hunt and kill cancer better distinguish between cancer and healthy tissue.
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Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The concept of producing electricity from ion movement is not new, and as Kim explained, electric eels use a similar principle in nature, generating electrical bursts by controlling ion flow across specialized cells known as electrocytes.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Your immune system forms memory cells to remember what to do with each thing and plasma cells to quickly secrete antibodies specifically against things that were recognized as bad.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Hotel rooms are converted from former prison cells.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Normal mice scratched and inflammatory immune cells rushed to the site, increasing swelling.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Lowering inflammation may help protect liver cells and support liver function over time.
—
Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
26 June 2026
Beneficial fat is unsaturated, meaning its chemical structure creates a bendy shape that’s easier for the body’s cells and blood to use, compared to other fats.
—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
26 June 2026
These add a second receptor type to immune cells, helping immune cells engineered to hunt and kill cancer better distinguish between cancer and healthy tissue.
—
Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The concept of producing electricity from ion movement is not new, and as Kim explained, electric eels use a similar principle in nature, generating electrical bursts by controlling ion flow across specialized cells known as electrocytes.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Your immune system forms memory cells to remember what to do with each thing and plasma cells to quickly secrete antibodies specifically against things that were recognized as bad.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
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The king will maintain private rooms there that could be used as accommodation.
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Senate and Assembly budget committees are scheduled to hold hearings Monday morning to review the spending plan and legislators in both chambers are expected to vote on the budget later in the day.
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Thermal chambers replicate the effects of heat and humidity on apparel donned by people or robot mannequins.
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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.
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Eligible members of the party and affiliates would then vote for the leader using an electoral system that ranks the candidates.
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In southwest Utah, the Cottonwood fire has exploded to more than 144 square miles, tearing through canyons, ski terrain and cabins as steep cliffs hamper ground crews and heavy equipment.
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Beloved cabins and lifelong memories reduced to ashes As officials continue assessing the ongoing damage, the full toll of the Cottonwood Fire remains unknown.
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Nearly one-third of the National Audubon Society’s more than 500 local chapters have changed their names since the organization’s national Board of Directors rejected a name change in 2023, the Sacramento chapter said.
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After Kirk’s death, Club America chapters proliferated in Palm Beach County’s private schools, including the Benjamin School, which is among the most academically rigorous.
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Double-wall insulation keeps your water or drink of choice ice-cold for up to 24 hours, and the wide opening is large enough to fit ice cubes inside.
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The cubes are sold across the Southeast, and shoppers along the Gulf Coast can find them at a number of local stores.
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Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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When folded, the assembly, which included compartments for stationery and writing paraphernalia, could be used as a writing desk.
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Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
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Youth on Course is going off-course for its next play-time opportunity for juniors, partnering with Topgolf to provide access to hitting bays for just $5 this summer.
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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