Thesaurus results for CELLS

cells

noun

plural of cell

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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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 Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026 The main purpose is to eliminate dead skin cells and create a smooth surface for the tanning formula to penetrate. —

Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026 The Delaney Hall detainees say they are being given moldy and expired food, some of it with maggots, and are housed in overcrowded cells that lack air conditioning. —

ABC News, 6 June 2026 This community of bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses is an active metabolic partner, synthesizing compounds your own cells cannot make, regulating inflammation, shaping immune responses and even influencing mood through the gut-brain axis. —

Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Those include two monoclonal antibody products, which use protective proteins that are generated as part of the body’s immune response to target diseased cells. —

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors. —

Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026 Alcohol affects the health of spleen cells, increasing cell death, reducing cell multiplication, and altering cell and immune signaling. —

Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026 Be sure to store eggs with the pointed ends down, maintaining freshness by keeping the yolks centered and the air cells stable. —

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026

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Noun

The rooms are comfortable and big enough to accommodate families easily.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Ceiling fan usage has spiked massively, while opening windows at night and closing off unused rooms have become standard practices.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026