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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
Calming staples like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, artemisia, and tea tree help prevent irritation while these pads help shed dull, dead cells for a clearer look.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Over time, your mattress builds up with dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and other debris.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
This approach allows the battery to remain responsive and reliable in environments that would normally render standard cells sluggish or unusable, CarNewsChina reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Others expel water from their cells to prevent the freeze-thaw cycle from bursting cell walls.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service said the strongest cells also had the potential to damage roofs, siding, and trees, and residents should seek shelter in a sturdy structure and stay away from windows while the storm passes.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
So, chocolate, orgasms, limerence, and heroin may all depend on the same little bundles of cells to evoke their fundamental sensation of pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Anticipating the cold temperatures, a jail official directed employees to provide two blankets to inmates in the coldest cells.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Over time, your mattress builds up with dust mites, bacteria, dead skin cells, and other debris.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
This approach allows the battery to remain responsive and reliable in environments that would normally render standard cells sluggish or unusable, CarNewsChina reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Others expel water from their cells to prevent the freeze-thaw cycle from bursting cell walls.
—Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service said the strongest cells also had the potential to damage roofs, siding, and trees, and residents should seek shelter in a sturdy structure and stay away from windows while the storm passes.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Closed in 1990, the landmark reopened as a hotel in 2007 after a major revamping, which features 18 original cells, and today the property is managed by the Marriott Luxury Collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
So, chocolate, orgasms, limerence, and heroin may all depend on the same little bundles of cells to evoke their fundamental sensation of pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Anticipating the cold temperatures, a jail official directed employees to provide two blankets to inmates in the coldest cells.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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There are also three group fitness rooms and a set schedule of classes, from yoga to mat Pilates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in both chambers were on notice, however, to return if a deal to end the shutdown is struck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 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,
13 Feb. 2026
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Between Duffield, Bhusri, and their affiliates and a voting rights agreement that dates back to Workday’s 2012 IPO, the two cofounders control 68% of the voting power through their Class B share ownership.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The wreck’s exterior is covered with quagga mussels and the upper cabins are gone, Ehorn said, but the hull looks intact and the oak interiors are still in good shape.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The GranSport 38 can host up to 12 guests across five cabins (as well as room for seven crew), including a full-beam owner’s suite that opens up to the water.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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The storytelling, which will unfold across seven chapters to be revealed throughout the season, sees Turlington as the magnetic matriarch of an Italian household, welcoming her family and friends at a countryside villa.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The union, which is an umbrella organization for multiple local chapters, represents nurses, physical therapists, midwives and other health professionals.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Candle wax warmers use a low-heat element to slowly and gently melt scented wax cubes or candles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Add in ice cubes one at a time, and turn off the unit when the loud grinding quiets, after just a few seconds.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Simptech Mini Crossbody Sling Bag With just two compartments and minimal hardware, this waterproof sling bag is far from elaborate.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some of Southwest’s A-listers openly raged on platforms such as X, with many complaints focused on those passengers being forced to place carry-on bags in compartments way to the back of the plane, a different experience from the prior boarding regime.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The rain moved into the region closer to San Francisco, including some areas in the East and South bays, in the afternoon, Murdock said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rico is an adventure paradise, complete with glow-in-the-dark bays to paddle and one of the largest cave systems in the world to explore.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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