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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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 That’s because a few rotating cells could approach the coast with waterspouts. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers. — Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Alpha hydroxy acids are a family of water-soluble chemical exfoliants, often derived from sources like sugarcane, milk, and fruit, that help loosen the bonds holding dead skin cells together. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 Cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski told Allure that much of the skincare evidence comes from lab studies where PDRN is applied straight to cells. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 Cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski told Allure that much of the skincare evidence comes from lab studies where PDRN is applied directly to cells. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026 For certain diseases, psychedelics appear to combat inflammation and even help restore stressed mitochondria, the energy-producing factories of the cells. — Will Stone, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 Wang failed her first attempt to defend her dissertation and became envious of her colleague's success in discovering how to deliver RNA to human cells using bacteria, Gomelsky told The Associated Press. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 Lung adenocarcinoma begins in cells in the lung that make mucus, called epithelial cells, which line the surface of the lungs, the American Cancer Society says. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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But Shauf is less a mystery author than the proprietor of an intricate dollhouse, making his figurines fight and kiss in cross-sectioned rooms.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
After learning Moore entered campers’ rooms, church officials alerted the Linn County Sheriff’s Office about the incident and the allegations from the year before.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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The effort is meant to bring new jobs and millions of dollars to the state as the GOP seeks to keep control of both chambers in the midterm elections next month.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
However, if Democrats focus on AI safety after winning control of one or both chambers of Congress next month, the group’s work on AI issues leaves it well-positioned.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of chambers

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At the time, the company had several matters before the government, including investigations into its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, treatment of local broadcast affiliates and Kamala Harris’ appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Hegseth affiliates with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, or CREC, whose leader identifies as a Christian Nationalist, envisions a theonomous America where women are denied the right to vote and has defended the institution of slavery.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of affiliates

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One of more than a dozen holiday cabins and cottages on the property, the dog-friendly Efford House sleeps 13 in its seven bedrooms.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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Seeing a few chapters out of context is not going to deliver the same thrill as cracking open the new book and reading as the author intended.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
The most distinct chapters, from Snell’s costuming perspective, are the country and the city.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of chapters

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Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
To save time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes in your supermarket.

— Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cubes

Noun

Ayoub says specialty boxes for storing kitchen and stemware, ones designed with extra compartments and support, are especially helpful for protecting fragile items.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
In the cottages, the bathroom toilet compartments aren’t large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and there’s no guard rail, although the bathrooms themselves are roomy, with large walk-in showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of compartments

Noun

The complex will feature four payload bays, two encapsulation bays, and a dedicated area for processing multiple payloads together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Among the hotel’s newest features is The Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite, which pairs casual dining and drinks with five golf and game simulator bays.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

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