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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
This allows the cells to become drug resistant and difficult to kill using chemotherapy.
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New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Watson ran a lab at Harvard University and was a co-discoverer of messenger RNA, the molecule that carries DNA's instructions to cells' protein-making factories.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
From the fetid and overcrowded cells of the town’s migrant detention center, officers pick out a Sudanese man who had been arrested the day before.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Western red cedar is a softwood composed of long, thin cells with microstructural dimensions up to seven times smaller than those of bamboo.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
If regular maintenance doesn’t occur, gunk can build up in cells, affecting performance.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 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
New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Watson ran a lab at Harvard University and was a co-discoverer of messenger RNA, the molecule that carries DNA's instructions to cells' protein-making factories.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
From the fetid and overcrowded cells of the town’s migrant detention center, officers pick out a Sudanese man who had been arrested the day before.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Western red cedar is a softwood composed of long, thin cells with microstructural dimensions up to seven times smaller than those of bamboo.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Freudenberg e-Power Systems designs, develops, and manufactures power cells, battery, and fuel cell systems for buses, trucks, maritime, and off-road applications, according to the company website.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025
If regular maintenance doesn’t occur, gunk can build up in cells, affecting performance.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Instead, a small group of senators from both parties has been working on an alternative plan that could find support in both chambers and become law.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hyundai affiliates and partners play key roles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each of the club’s minor league affiliates will be under the direction of a new manager this season.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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All cabins also get pest control treatment during routine maintenance.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Overall, this is a less-adventurous release than past chapters of Little Book, but there are a range of classic bourbon notes like vanilla, maple, honey, pear, baked apple, and that signature Jim Beam peanut note.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Subsequent chapters of its intriguing nine-episode premiere season will be released each following Friday.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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This indulgent breakfast casserole is made with brioche bread cubes, leeks sauteed in butter, and a rich egg custard.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Calpak Medium Compression Packing Cubes Compression packing cubes have changed my life.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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The patent faux leather box has a wrap-around zipper closure and compartments with velvet-like lining to organize rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets at home or on the go.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The facility replicated real ship compartments, including lighting and color conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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What the engineers didn't take into account was that the airflow over the bomber's wings and fuselage along with the open bomb bays generated violent turbulence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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