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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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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 addition, the anti-inflammatory nutrients in purple rice help to protect cells from damage.
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Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The system works in bacteria, human cells, and even live tumor models, offering a safer and more precise alternative to traditional techniques.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The brain has a special level of protection in the blood brain barrier which limits the entry of immune cells.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Through the night, melatonin production rises, putting cells into a deeper state of quiescence.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Just keep in mind that excess sodium can also cause dehydration by drawing water out of your cells.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Rich in polyphenols—plant compounds that help your cells respond better to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar from your blood into cells.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Stomach cancer staging uses the layers of the stomach wall to determine how far cancer cells have spread.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The system works in bacteria, human cells, and even live tumor models, offering a safer and more precise alternative to traditional techniques.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The brain has a special level of protection in the blood brain barrier which limits the entry of immune cells.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Through the night, melatonin production rises, putting cells into a deeper state of quiescence.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Just keep in mind that excess sodium can also cause dehydration by drawing water out of your cells.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Rich in polyphenols—plant compounds that help your cells respond better to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar from your blood into cells.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Stomach cancer staging uses the layers of the stomach wall to determine how far cancer cells have spread.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Ahwahnee, which has 99 rooms, 24 cottages, a heated outdoor pool, and two on-site restaurants, has been the premier place to stay in Yosemite since its doors opened in 1927.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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With Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress, the courts have emerged as one of the main impediments to Trump administration policy.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The top four appropriators, Cole, Collins, House ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-MA), and Senate ranking member Patty Murray (D-WA), have to diligently work together in an effort to achieve the tough process of passing 12 appropriations bills across the floor of both chambers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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Check your local listing for CBS affiliates.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Big Night Out Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton, celebrated 70 years of youth mentoring by one of the largest affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy Balinese massages and a Rainforest hydrothermal circuit featuring hot and cold thermal cabins.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even the rooms – called cabins or staterooms – have different names than at hotels.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bigelow’s film, now streaming on Netflix, is divided into three chapters, telling the story from three different perspectives.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hesse shot over 200 hours of documentary footage in the early 1960s, creating an archive of negatives that capture the first few chapters of a nation’s history.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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To affordably resolve the vast space between the Sun and the planets, researchers divide the space into large cubes—analogous to two-dimensional pixels in a camera.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Calpak Evry starter bundle includes a carry-on, a large check-in suitcase, a five-piece set of packing cubes and matching luggage tags.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The bag features ample storage space with internal compartments and a zippered pocket for your smaller essentials.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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This includes bilge drains, cooler compartments, baitwells and livewells.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The eight-story, 675,000-square-foot facility would have 70 emergency department bays and eight operating rooms.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mangroves exist in the intertidal zones of warm rivers, estuaries and bays, growing in the sediment brought to the coast by the freshwater rivers and tides, according to the Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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