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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
By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.
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Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
For that to work, plant cells actually oxidize a carbon back off, releasing carbon dioxide, in order to create a two-carbon source for building lipids.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
After initial infection, the virus lies dormant in the brain and, eventually, can lead to the destruction of infected brain cells.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
One study found that azelastine could bind to a receptor that the coronavirus uses to access human cells.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The team found a set of proteins called glycolytic enzymes that actually relocate nearby and inside mitochondria—compartments in cells where critical metabolic processes occur—when cells experience stress.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
When a moose or elk has a brain worm, its cells produce antibodies, which are a type of protein in the blood that try to defend against the parasite.
—Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways The body breaks down food into glucose (a simple sugar) and releases it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to cells to fuel the body's systems.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
This scaffold contains microscopic channels filled with spinal neural progenitor cells, or sNPCs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
For that to work, plant cells actually oxidize a carbon back off, releasing carbon dioxide, in order to create a two-carbon source for building lipids.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
After initial infection, the virus lies dormant in the brain and, eventually, can lead to the destruction of infected brain cells.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
One study found that azelastine could bind to a receptor that the coronavirus uses to access human cells.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The team found a set of proteins called glycolytic enzymes that actually relocate nearby and inside mitochondria—compartments in cells where critical metabolic processes occur—when cells experience stress.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
When a moose or elk has a brain worm, its cells produce antibodies, which are a type of protein in the blood that try to defend against the parasite.
—Jessie Richards, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways The body breaks down food into glucose (a simple sugar) and releases it into the bloodstream, where it is carried to cells to fuel the body's systems.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2025
This scaffold contains microscopic channels filled with spinal neural progenitor cells, or sNPCs.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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The theater, which opened in October 2007, offers 12,000 square feet of VIP and hospitality areas and 10 dressing rooms, according to the venue's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Berger based his claim on the fossils being found in narrow, pitch-dark chambers, far from natural entrances or evidence of animal activity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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If passed by both chambers of Congress, the resolution would permit Kirk's remains to be placed in the Capitol Rotunda, a rare tribute reserved for individuals of national significance.—
Amanda Castro
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Employees of William O’Neil + Company and its affiliates may now or in the future have positions in securities mentioned in this communication.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The service will fly once in each direction on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on an Embraer E175 jet operated by one of American's regional affiliates.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, there are five ADA-compliant cabins, all in the Terrace Suite category.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some college chapters of the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, as several groups across the country issued joint statements condemning the attack and calling for non-violence.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alex Clark, the host of a wellness podcast for Turning Point USA, said Saturday on X that the organization is receiving lots of inbound interest about launching new chapters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Yeti Crossroads Packing Cube These Yeti packing cubes come in three sizes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Top with water and freeze, then transfer the cubes to a resealable plastic bag.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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This hanging toiletry bag has a spacious interior with multiple easy-to-clean compartments and an impressive near-five-star rating on Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The team found a set of proteins called glycolytic enzymes that actually relocate nearby and inside mitochondria—compartments in cells where critical metabolic processes occur—when cells experience stress.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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That’s a total capacity of 32TB across all four bays, which should be large enough for even the most demanding projects, such as ultra-high-definition video, large-scale game models or extensive data files.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Upon completion, Southwest Golf Ranch will boast a total of 27 heated, covered driving range bays, over two acres of bent-grass range, professional swing-analysis technology, a professional shop offering club-fitting services, group camps and clinics with certified golf instructors and more.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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