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 The discovery could give researchers a simpler way to investigate structures found in human cells. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 In one effort to better understand what's going on, scientists are learning how specialized cells in our eyes turn the blue wavelength part of the light spectrum into neural signals affecting mood and alertness. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 Petosemtamab targets the proteins EGFR and LGR5, and is designed to both disrupt signals that help cancer cells grow and to encourage the immune system to attack the tumor. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Tissues, cells and other soft biological samples rarely ever survive the fossilization process and thus make for controversial discoveries. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026 Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that occurs when muscle cells break apart and spill a protein called myoglobin into the blood, along with potassium and other salts. — News Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 During this process, called remodeling, cells known as osteoclasts remove old bone while other cells – osteoblasts – build its replacement. — Priya Bhardwaj, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 For higher performance needs, the EM5 Ultra Storm adds a 100A controller, 59 mph top speed, Tenpower 5C battery cells, app integration, and a metal motor cover. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 Threaded throughout with sensitive electrodes, the shorts can pick up even slight electrical activity in the muscle cells of the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes. — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

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Early guests could enjoy a taste of what was to come in the comfort of their rooms, with a menu that taps into Kyoto’s status as the birthplace of reiki.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
In the accompanying film, a woman in gold walks through the lobby as other guests also make their way through the space, taking phone calls in their rooms, stopping at the front desk, pouring tea and waiting for something — or someone — to happen.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rooms

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Others yet described Democrats retaking both chambers as part of a natural cycle of backlash for the incumbent party.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Before the dust settled Tuesday night, Democrats were already calling for both chambers to flex their new subpoena power.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of chambers

Noun

But those services allow for geofenced dynamic advertising insertion (DAI), allowing local affiliates to sell commercials to a streaming audience.

— Alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
The agreement does not say which shareholders, affiliates or family members have been approved to transact with Betancourt’s company.

— Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of affiliates

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Yes, cabins are getting stuffed with more seats, and those seats are getting smaller, while crew staffing keeps getting cut.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Once on the plane (one of select Boeing 777-300ERs outfitted with new four-suite cabins), each first-class passenger has 37 square feet to themselves.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cabins

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The Swedish writer Jörgen Löwenfeldt has invited readers to vote on directions for future chapters in his serial fiction, making the work sort of like a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
From the classroom to the council chamber Voters of Tomorrow chapters are meeting with local officials, hosting voter registration drives on campuses and holding information sessions at high schools.

— Sasha Tuddenham, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of chapters

Noun

The Fyy Electronic Organizer has multiple compartments to keep these smaller essentials separated and easy to access.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026
Much of the vessel was then hidden beneath tarpaulins at the Huangpu shipyard, leaving its forward compartments difficult to examine.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of compartments

Noun

With outsize interest in this small country, its sound stages are frequently full, and filmmakers say there is often a run on everything from lenses to edit bays to left-driving cars.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Farther south, head to the seaside village of La Parguera, a short boat ride from one of the island's three bioluminescent bays.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

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